New legal firms set to top 1,000 this year (LSG)
More than 1,000 new solicitor firms will be created in 2016, official statistics suggest, a 30% increase on the last two years.
Scrap the SRA and create a single regulator, says LSB (LSG)
Radical plans to create a single legal services regulator and potentially overhaul the title of solicitor are unveiled by the Legal Services Board today.
Santander Add to List of Acceptable New Home Warranty Schemes (IC)
By way of and adjustment to their CML Handbook Part 2 instructions Santander have added to their list of acceptable new home warranty schemes.
Connect2Law is reborn as an ABS and buys Contact Law (LF)
One-time network Connect2Law (has been reborn as an alternative business structure that has acquired leading referral business Contact Law.
Law Society goes to war on SRA code of conduct reform (LF)
The Law Society has issued a damning critique of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposals for a streamlined code of conduct and – to a lesser extent – its planned overhaul […]
599 Complaints made to the Land Registry in 3-month period (TC)
Information received from the Land Registry through a Freedom of Information request, the body recorded 599 complaints in the period from April 2016 – June 2016.
Land Registry sell-off dropped from infrastructure bill (LSG)
Plans for a sell-off of Land Registry have been dropped from legislation due to be introduced to parliament – but government sources have insisted that privatisation is still under consideration.
Are Lenders Looking to Shut the Door on Leasehold Property? (IC)
Leek United Building Society became the latest lender to to change their requirements concerning the unexpired term of a lease offered as security.
Lease Extensions – How to Avoid The Most Common Issues (IC)
It’s really important when you’re submitting an application via e-DRS to submit it correctly.
Legal & General Conveyancing Service Launched (TC)
Legal & General Mortgage Club, have made the announcement that they are to expand their Conveyancing Service offering with the launch of Legal & General Conveyancing Services.
Rocket Lawyer blasts into mainland Europe on back of UK success (LF)
Online legal services business Rocket Lawyer is expanding into continental Europe on the back of its success in the UK to date.
Over 200 Countrywide office could shut, Financial Times reports (PIE)
Countrywide’s current closure programme of around 60 branches could be just the start, the Financial Times is reporting.