Former Blakemores boss granted conditional PC (LSG)
Guy Barnett, the former managing partner of collapsed Midlands firm Blakemores, has been granted a practising certificate subject to conditions.
Top five conveyancing firms gain most from property surge (LF)
The top five conveyancing firms handled 10% more transactions in the second quarter of this year than in the same quarter the previous year, research has shown.
Selling leasehold properties and why it can take so long (PIE)
Nearly 30% of the conveyancing work that myhomemove undertakes is to do with leasehold property.
Hudson replaced as Veyo chair by turnaround specialist (LF)
Des Hudson, former chief executive of the Law Society, has left his post as chair of conveyancing portal Veyo, it has been announced.
Conveyancing firm numbers dip in buoyant market (LSG)
The number of active conveyancing firms has fallen by 3% over the past year despite strong growth in the market, latest figures from a regular survey reveal.
72 per cent of the public are fairly or very satisfied with Conveyancers (EAT)
Estate agents have received a substantial thumbs up from a large survey of 1,990 people.
Practising solicitor numbers hit all-time high (LSG)
The number of practising solicitors has reached an all-time high – 15,000 up on five years ago.
LSB concerned that practising fees are not falling
The Legal Services Board has expressed concern that the cost of practising as a solicitor remains the same even though the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s budget continues to fall.
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.