HMRC gives solicitors a week to ‘pay up or else’ (LF)
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has given solicitors a week to pay the tax they owe on undeclared income or “face hefty penalties”.
Little interest from solicitors in third-party client accounts, survey suggests (LF)
Only 5% of solicitors would be interested in transferring their client accounts to a third party, a survey of firms in the south-east has suggested.
Mother and son property fraudsters told to repay £2.8m within six months (PIE)
A mother and son already in prison after mortgage fraud have been ordered to repay nearly £3m within six months or face longer jail terms.
Eight men including solicitor convicted after £4.3m landbanking scam (PIE)
Eight men have finally been convicted for running landbanking scams in which 110 investors lost over £4.3m.
Cybercrime issue is escalating, says SRA
Paul Philip, SRA Chief Executive, said: “Law firm client accounts are being targeted and solicitors and their clients are suffering disruption and potential loss. It is essential that firms understand […]
Join High Street Lawyer’s Stategy Day: Getting More Clients For Less Effort (IC)
Join High Street Lawyer at a fantastic venue with superb speakers and a great programme designed to help you make more from your client base. Lots of networking opportunities with […]
Veyo: Let’s celebrate this birth (EAT)
So spring has sprung and the Hare is on the loose. After a very long gestation period, the Veyo Leveret has been borne.
Getting a mortgage proves impossible for almost half of hopeful buyers (PIE)
Almost half of those who had planned to buy a property since the introduction of the Government’s new affordability rules last year have failed to do so.
Hoowla Welcome Lincoln Property Lawyers Fletcher Longstaff (IC)
Lincoln Property Lawyers Fletcher Longstaff have selected Hoowla’s case management software to support their strategy in delivering a first class modern conveyancing service for their clients and colleagues.
Linder Myers heading for profit a year after avoiding administration (LF)
Manchester-based Linder Myers is heading back into profit little more than a year after escaping administration.
Property industry reacts to Housing Bill (EAT
The new government has announced its legislative plans for housing in the coming year.
Have an exit strategy, advises the SRA
Law firms should ensure they have an exit strategy to close down their businesses in line with proper procedures, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has advised after a series of […]