Lloyds Banking Group follows Barclays’ lead in cutting panel numbers (LSG)
Lloyds is the latest banking giant to take an axe to its legal panel, slashing the number of firms from 10 to eight.
Breaking consumer warnings of property fraud (TC)
The latest episode of Rip Off Britain aired live on BBC this yesterday sheds fresh light to consumers on email scams within property transactions.
Societies cautious on SDLT proposals (LSG)
The Law Society and City of London Law Society have broadly welcomed to proposals to reduce payment windows for stamp duty land tax – but have warned that errors could […]
Lawyers who suffered ‘years of anxiety’ cleared of fraud allegations (LSG)
A solicitor and legal executive who suffered ‘years of anxiety’ over a case that ‘should not have been brought’ have been cleared of wrongdoing after a seven-day Rolls Building hearing involving […]
Is what agents do really so easy that it really is money for old rope? (PIE)
Do agents really operate a ‘mysterious’ business model that makes pyramid selling look like a school tuck shop?
Confirmed – vast majority of purchasers won’t buy near fracking site (EAT)
The result is hardly a surprise but the first survey into buyers’ intentions since recent publicity over fracking has confirmed the vast majority would not buy a home nearby.
Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce
The Legal Professions Wellbeing Taskforce is a cross-profession taskforce that was set up earlier this year to promote and support good mental health and wellbeing across the legal community.
‘Cut stamp duty now’ agents tell Hammond ahead of statement (EAT)
Estate agents are already setting out their stalls ahead of Chancellor Phillip Hammond’s November 23 Autumn Statement with one simple message – cut stamp duty on the most expensive properties.
Confusion caused by new stamp duty rules vs capital gains (TC)
The new rules introduced on 1st April require buyers of multiple properties to pay a three percentage point increase on their level of stamp duty. Confusion surrounding the new rules […]
Second homes ‘ban’: High Court judge to make key decision soon (EAT)
A key decision that may have far-reaching implications for the sale of holiday homes has been delayed by a High Court judge.
Offering fixed fees “a sign of entrepreneurial lawyers” (LF)
Offering fixed fees is a sign of entrepreneurial lawyers, according to research among small firms which also found that it helps “cement a better client relationship from the start”.
Law Society custom posters promote brand – and profession (LSG)
The Law Society has launched an innovative brand campaign that will enable solicitors to customise campaign posters to include their own images and organisation logo. Posters will also appear on […]