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.
Lender will consider mortgage applications from 80-year-olds (PIE)
Leeds Building Society has become the latest lender to increase its maximum lending age for mortgage borrowers, providing a boost to buyers who are increasingly getting on to the ladder […]
News focus: tax laws and the Finance Bill (LSG)
A new clampdown on tax avoidance could target advisers, but critics warn that the proposals go too far and may end up capturing traditionally accepted tax planning.
Market-driven solutions promote competition and innovation
The most effective driver of quality, innovative and sustainable legal services is the market itself, the Law Society said today as it responded to comments from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Land Registry no longer accepting ‘confidential’ documentation (EAT)
The Land Registry is no longer accepting any applications or correspondence relating to applications if they are marked ‘Private and Confidential’ or ‘Private’ or ‘Confidential’ – instead, they are being […]
Still hanging on the telephone – law firms fail the mystery shopping test (LF)
There is still evidence of a culture within law firms where incoming client enquiries are not valued, or seen from the client’s point of view, a new report has found.
Countrywide branches to close in the near future (EAT)
Around 60 Countrywide Group estate agency offices are expected to close in the next few weeks.