“There’s nothing to stop us competing with you”, trade union ABS warns high street firms (LF)
The buying power meant that Unionline had been able to negotiate a conveyancing deal for its members with a law firm providing the service “at a better price than the high […]
Solicitors: national campaign launched on questions of trust
The SRA has launched a national ‘A question of trust’ campaign to give everyone a chance to have their say about action taken against those solicitors who fall short of […]
SRA: tell us what bad behaviour by lawyers matters most (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has opened a four-month consultation involving asking the profession and clients what breaches of standards should be taken most seriously.
THAT funeral march provoking a complaint to Sir Stelios (EAT)
We’ve caught the apparent death of the high street estate agent on video – or at least that’s what online estate agency easyProperty would like us all to believe.
Take immediate action (TC)
With the newly enhanced efforts criminals go to in order to get their hands on valuable assets, it’s integral for any conveyancer to remain adept in how to protect yourself […]
Conveyancing Association All-Members Meeting drives improvements to the leasehold process (TC)
The Conveyancing Association will this week host its third All-Members Meeting of 2015, bringing together government and industry leaders to discuss what can be done to improve leasehold transactions and […]
New Chief Executive heading Veyo project (TC)
The partnership company behind the Veyo conveyancing portal, Legal Practice Technologies (LPT), has this week appointed a new Chief Executive to head this widely publicised venture.
Volkswagen emissions – FAQ on claiming compensation (LF)
With Volkswagen hitting the headlines recently for cheating emissions tests in the US, drivers of their diesel cars in the UK are wondering what to expect next.
Quotes? What quotes? Most conveyancing firms refuse to give them over the phone (LF)
Some 60% of conveyancing firms refuse to give fee quotes over the phone and, whether they do or not, the majority then fail to follow-up with their prospective client, ‘mystery shopper’ research […]
Confusion over complaints and ADR to continue, consumer panel chair predicts (LF)
Confusion over law firm complaints and the new European directive on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is set to continue, the chair of the legal services consumer panel has predicted.
New Land Registry data shows fall in transactions and price rises slowing (EAT)
The number of homes sold over the spring and early summer this year was down on 2014 while house price rises are running at their lowest since November 2013.
Judge tells SDT to review sanctions in tax avoidance case (LSG)
The High Court has told the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal to look again at the sanctions it imposed on two solicitors involved in stamp duty avoidance schemes.