Outgoing Law Society CEO to head York FE college (LSG)
The outgoing chief executive of The Law Society is to become head of a renowned agricultural college in Yorkshire, her county of origin.
No goodwill in solicitor’s name, court rules (LSG)
A South Yorkshire law firm has been cleared of passing off after it continued to use a former partner’s name to promote its services after she had left the firm.
Now Wales gets set to introduce 3% surcharge on purchase of buy-to-let properties (PIE)
Members of the Welsh Assembly are today considering proposals to scrap Stamp Duty in favour of a new Land Transaction Tax, which would create a 3% surcharge on the purchase […]
Plant experts predict Invasives Code will help property industry (TC)
Experts in invasive plant species, including Japanese knotweed, are calling for greater uptake of the Invasives Code, predicting it will help property professionals to understand the Code and its implications.
Online wills venture with big-name backing stakes everything on simplicity (LF)
Online wills start-up, Farewill, hopes to motivate people to make wills by attracting them with simplicity and branded design rather than extensive add-ons.
HomeOwners Alliance launches new attack on ‘untruthful’ estate agents (PIE)
The HomeOwners Alliance has launched a new attack on estate agents – although reluctantly concluding that they are necessary because of their local knowledge and ability to hold the hands of […]
Time for the Law Society to cut the cord (LF)
Anyone who has seen the Law Society council in action over the past 20 years will not be surprised by the criticism levelled at it by chief executive Catherine Dixon […]
QualitySolicitors shake-out continues as longstanding member goes it alone (LF)
One of the longest-serving members of the QualitySolicitors network has quit after six years as it bids to refocus on its local market and expand the range of services it […]
Law Society to press on with reform after CEO resigns (LSG)
The Law Society’s president has pledged to press on with a controversial overhaul of the organisation’s governance structure following last week’s shock resignation of chief executive Catherine Dixon.
Deadline for CON29 VAT changes confirmed (TC)
Following weeks of uncertainty over when the changes are being implemented, HMRC have confirmed dates for VAT being applicable on CON29 searches.
Mother posed as £3m homeowner in fraud plot
A model persuaded her mother to help in a property scam by posing as the elderly owner.
VAT on searches – new guidance for conveyancers (LSG)
The Law Society has issued new guidance for conveyancers amid continuing uncertainty over the imposition of VAT on local authority searches.