Practising certificate renewals start 1 October 2015
Practising certificate renewal will run from 1 to 31 October this year, the SRA have confirmed.
Ombudsman hires barrister for ‘strong leadership’ (LSG)
Nick Hawkins, a barrister, former chief Crown prosecutor and Royal Navy lawyer, was today named as the next chief executive of the Office of the Legal Ombudsman.
Law Society of Scotland opens door to non-solicitors (LSG)
The organisation will extend admission beyond the 11,000 solicitors who are currently members, to include other legal professionals such as paralegals, legal technicians and legal executives.
Government ‘considering rural house price capping’ (EAT)
The government is reported to be considering a policy of capping prices of some homes in the countryside to ensure they remain affordable to local residents.
Judge Reverses Ruling on Reducing Affordable Home Thresholds (IC)
Two Berkshire councils have won a landmark High Court challenge over government policy brought in last November which set a threshold on the size of developments beneath which planning authorities […]
Land Registry stop post redirection (TC)
In January 2015, the Land Registry introduced a new central address for post and DX. This was to allow their business customers to send applications and correspondence straight to their […]
Interview with Lauren Riley, former candidate from BBC’s The Apprentice (TC)
Former The Apprentice candidate Lauren Riley was on the receiving end of a stern ‘You’re Fired’ from Sir Alan Sugar, but that hasn’t stopped her successfully launching a new mobile […]
Land Registry stop post redirection (TC)
In January 2015, the Land Registry introduced a new central address for post and DX. This was to allow their business customers to send applications and correspondence straight to their […]
Government fund to encourage more starter homes (EAT)
The government has launched a £26m fund for house builders and developers to demonstrate the range of high quality homes appropriate for first-time buyers.
Local authority liable for incorrect search result (TC)
The High Court has held that a local authority was liable after providing a buyer incorrect information in a local authority search, which was subsequently relied upon in the purchasing […]
Stamp Duty avoidance clampdown ‘breaches human rights’, courts told (PIE)
The Court of Appeal has thrown out an attempt to have Stamp Duty Land Tax anti-avoidance rules declared unlawful.
London investors split deals to minimise stamp duty – claim (EAT)
The recent changes in stamp duty means some investors in high value locations like London are splitting their purchases to reduce their liability.