ENDs enquiries final chapter (TC)
On Monday 9th January, the option to enquire about an Electronic Notification of Discharge (END) using the Land Registry Business e-services portal will be removed.
CLC Firms Achieve Parity When it Comes to First Direct Panel (IC)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has confirmed that the First Direct conveyancing panel is now open to Licensed Conveyancers on the same basis as solicitor firms that are members of […]
CMA eyes ‘transparency mark’ for lawyers who are open about prices amid overcharging fears (LF)
Lawyers who meet new standards of transparency over the price and service standards they offer could display a logo to show the public that they meet best practice, the Competition […]
There shouldn’t be a postcode lottery on property searches, says Land Registry (PIE)
The Land Registry chief executive has defended the centralisation of local searches.
Regulator warns home moving public to shop around for best information on conveyancing (PIE)
The Competition and Markets Authority has warned that home movers do not always get the best legal information from conveyancing services.
CMA to make conveyancers publish home-moving charges online (EAT)
Conveyancers are to be told to publish the charges for their house-moving services in a bid to help consumers and to encourage competition.
The New Build Ticking Time Bomb (IC)
Most large developers of new build property actively look to steer buyers in the direction of a ‘friendly’ conveyancer.
Best in conveyancing recognised (TC)
Judged by a panel of property professionals, the Sunday Times Conveyancer of the Year Awards announced its winners for 2016.
Solicitor struck off for carrying on unauthorised practice and lying about holding client money (LF)
A solicitor has been struck off for practising without being authorised by the regulator and, when challenged, dishonestly claiming he had not handled client money when he had an account […]
SRA welcomes CMA call for market reform to help public and small businesses
“We have welcomed the Competition and Market Authority’s (CMA) calls for reform of legal services to make the market more open and competitive.”
The high street solicitor can survive – I know, I used one (LSG)
I probably understand the legal sector better than most average Joes, but the process of actually choosing a lawyer is still terrifying.
Profession reacts: ‘Astonishing’ that CMA downgrades consumer protection (LSG)
The Law Society responded to the Competition and Markets Authority’s report this morning by stressing that the drive for deregulation must not undermine consumer protection.