Decision to strike-off conveyancing solicitor overturned (TC)
A decision to strike off a solicitor has been recently overturned by the High Court on the basis he had no chance to defend himself.
Anti-money laundering rules will slow buying process, lawyer warns (EAT)
The new anti-money laundering regulations introduced this week will delay the routine buying and selling of homes, a lawyer warns – and they may cause headaches for small estate agencies.
LMS has been selected by Tesco Bank to be their integrated conveyancing partner (TC)
Tesco Bank stated that LMS’s proven track record and ability to deliver for all key stakeholders meant the provider was a natural choice.
Accountants get green light for full legal services offering (LSG)
Accountancy firms’ expansion into the legal services sector took a significant step as regulators opened the way for them to provide more reserved activities.
SRA to canvass public over conveyancing experience (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will ask 1,000 people about their conveyancing experiences to help improve the regulator’s understanding of the market.
New move-tracking service aims to cut transaction times to just two days (PIE)
A company launching a new service to track the progress of transactions has raised £850,000 to launch.
Leasehold homeowners urged to use Leasehold Reform Act (TC)
An industry figure has advised that leasehold homeowners with onerous contract terms should exercise their rights under the Leasehold Reform Act.
Residential property a clear winner in terms of call handling (LF)
A ‘mystery shopping’ exercise to test law firms’ ability to communicate with customers has shown progress, yet the proportion of solicitors willing to follow up incoming calls from the public […]
Septic tanks: do you know about the new legislation? (TC)
There are an estimated one million drainage systems off-mains, and legislation in the area is becoming increasingly stringent.
Conveyancers set out their ideas for leasehold reform (EAT)
A cluster of conveyancing and legal experts, known as the Legal Sector Group, has published a raft of proposals on leasehold reform.
Law firms, legal executives and licensed conveyancers join forces to lobby for leasehold reform (LF)
A new conveyancing alliance, the Legal Sector Group, has written to the government, with a detailed set of proposals on leasehold reform.
Conveyancers seek to put leasehold reform back on government agenda (LSG)
Conveyancing bodies have united to deliver a list of initiatives to the new housing minister for a ’21st century’ leasehold process. The Legal Sector Group comprises the Conveyancing Association, the […]