Free2Convey launches on 5th February (TC)
The launch party will also reveal Free2Convey’s partnership with the Safe Move Scheme.
Launch of When You Move signals tech revolution in conveyancing (TC)
Launching today, UK’s first technology-led conveyancer aims to overhaul property buying and selling process for agents, brokers and consumers.
Case-tracking app will enable us to become biggest conveyancers (LF)
An ambitious new firm of licensed conveyancers has developed its own case-tracking app in a bid to become the biggest conveyancing business in the country.
SRA takes central exam plan on the road (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is taking its plans to create a central qualifying exam for all would-be lawyers on the road, in an effort to let students and solicitors have […]
SRA welcomes CMA study into legal services
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has welcomed the announcement by the Competition and Markets Authority that the CMA will launch a market study into legal services.
Agents warned to check both buyers and sellers to comply with anti-money laundering (PIE)
Estate agents should check out both buyers and sellers, and letting agents should report any suspicious activity.
Agency demands urgent clarification on 3% second homes surcharge (EAT)
A major estate agency is demanding urgent clarification on a three per cent tax levy – a ‘mini-me’ version of the stamp duty surcharge which is to be imposed on […]
Confusion the biggest threat to new ongoing training regime, survey suggests (LF)
Confusion among solicitors is the biggest challenge to the hours-free competence regime introduced by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, a survey has suggested.
Tory MP warns that Right to Buy could be extended to private tenants (PIE)
Tory MP Mark Field has warned that Right to Buy could be extended to tenants of private landlords.
The IT challenges of 2016 – are firms ready? (LF)
Cybersecurity, agility and digitisation of the courts will be the top IT concerns for law firms in 2016, according to a number of our law firm clients.
Land Registry issues warning on new property scam – (PIE)
With an increase in the number of property scams, the Land Registry yesterday warned that bogus emails are being sent out in its name. These emails look to be a […]
NAHL increases profile in conveyancing sector by buying search business (LF)
NAHL Group – the listed business that owns National Accident Helpline – has grown its footprint in the conveyancing market with the acquisition of a property search company.