SLC Welcomes re‐opening of Nationwide’s Conveyancing Panel
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) today warmly welcomed the news that the Nationwide Building Society has opened its Conveyancing Panel to new applications from law firms. Nationwide’s Panel which […]
Agents blamed by bank for increase in moving costs (PIE)
The finger has been pointed at estate agents for raising their fees and driving up the cost of home moving.
Estate agent fees up 61% in a decade (EAT)
Typical estate agency fees have risen 61 per cent in the past decade although average house prices have increased by a more modest 39 per cent.
High tidemark for village greens? (SJ)
Provided that the statutory tests were met, a beach is capable of registration as a town or village green.
Three weeks to go to the first SLC/BLG Road Show (TC)
The first SLC/BLG Spring Road Show in Leeds will take place on Tuesday 5th May at the Novotel in Leeds, starting at 2.00pm.
Firms too quick to blow own trumpet
Research published today appears to show the profession is complacent about meeting client expectations, with lawyers commonly overestimating the quality of the service they provide.
Is Gazeal for real? (EAT)
More than 1 in 3 agreed property deals in England & Wales fall through…
Proposals continue SRA’s regulatory reform (TC)
The SRA has launched a further raft of proposals to reduce the regulatory burden on law firms.
Unnecessary ABS approval rules to be scrapped in latest regulation bonfire (LF)
The rule which requires the SRA to approve the individuals who own companies that in turn own ABSs is set to be scrapped, it announced yesterday.
Solicitors set for client account alternative this year (LF)
Solicitors will soon be able to ditch client accounts and instead use “third-party managed accounts”, their regulator has revealed.
Cost no longer top priority in PII renewal, survey finds (LSG)
Relationships with insurers and the stability of providers are now more important factors than cost when law firms come to choose indemnity cover.
SRA proposes alternative to client accounts (LSG)
The SRA has yesterday published groundbreaking plans to persuade law firms to switch to third-party accounts as an alternative to client accounts.