Shared growth ambition prompts merger talks (TC)
Two of the Midlands most respected law firms, Shakespeares and SGH Martineau, have confirmed they are in merger talks to create a new legal powerhouse.
What exactly does The Law Society do regarding money laundering? (TC)
Money launderers have traditionally looked to exploit property transactions as they are high value and low volume.
Tax man expecting rush of solicitors declaring income as ‘naming and shaming’ looms (LF)
HMRC is expecting a rush of solicitors owning up to income they have not declared as next Monday’s deadline for the ‘Solicitors Tax Campaign’ draws near.
What is the Holy Grail of home moving? (EAT)
It is widely believed that the one thing that estate agents have at the top of their wish list is quicker exchanges, thereby providing less time for transactions to fall […]
Buyer claims he was ‘legally mugged’ by estate agent after being gazumped (PIE)
A buyer who was gazumped last year, told yesterday’s Sunday Times readers that he was “legally mugged for £25,000 – by an estate agent”.
Law Society warns LeO away from taking on complaints against unregulated providers (LF)
The Law Society has told the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) that solicitors’ practising certificate fees should not be used for ‘thought leadership’ exercises that extend beyond legal services.
5,600 firms sign up to Lender Exchange (LF)
Over 5,600 law firms have signed up to Lender Exchange, a website which stores information on conveyancing panel firms for mortgage lenders.
E-conveyancing venture (Veyo) sets £20.00 price tag
Conveyancers conducting transactions through the Veyo online system due to go live this spring will be charged a flat fee of £20 per transaction, the joint venture behind the project […]
Property Forum Awards confirms expert judging panel
The judges for the inaugural Property Forum Awards, hosted by SearchFlow, have been confirmed. The panel includes experts from across the legal, property and financial sectors.
What is the Holy Grail of home moving? (EAT)
It is widely believed that the one thing that estate agents have at the top of their wish list is quicker exchanges, thereby providing less time for transactions to fall […]
First-time buyers having to find bigger deposits after Stamp Duty reforms (PIE)
First-time buyers are having to find £29,127 for a cash deposit, it has been claimed.
How to build a virtual law firm (LF)
Solicitors are turning increasingly to virtual law firms to remain competitive, control costs and elevate their level of service to clients.