Solicitors don’t talk to us, say unhappy home movers (PIE)
Dealing with solicitors is a key stress point for home movers, with lack of communication a significant problem.
December Transaction Data from Land Registry (TC)
The Transaction Data shows Land Registry completed 1,175,230 applications from its customers in December.
Don’t Let Flooding Dampen Your Transactions (TC)
Flooding has always been served to us as a timely reminder of how environmental factors can destabilise property values. With the Environmental Agency previously stating that one in six homes […]
Third law firm fined for involvement in SDLT avoidance scheme (LF)
A third law firm has been fined by the SRA for its involvement in a stamp duty avoidance scheme operated by Inventive Tax Strategies.
Quindell in talks to sell legal services arm to Slater & Gordon (LF)
Alternative business structure Quindell is in talks to sell an operating division to Slater & Gordon, it was announced yesterday, with due diligence on personal injury file transfers currently underway.
Law Society voices ‘dual regulation’ fears (LSG)
The Law Society has voiced renewed concern about the prospect of ‘dual regulation’ for solicitors who conduct consumer credit work.
Birmingham Midshires Conveyancing – Panel Requirements Removed (IC)
Just in case you were wondering about whether BM have changed their solicitor panel requirements, the title here is referring to solar panel requirements.
Land Registry Joins the ODI (IC)
Land Registry is now a proud member of the Open Data Institute (ODI) – joining like-minded organisations from business, the public sector and academia.
Consumer credit upheaval postponed again (LSG)
The SRA has secured a further seven-month deferral by City watchdogs of potentially disruptive changes to regulation of consumer credit work conducted by law firms.
Quarter of homebuyers ‘would pay more’ for conveyancing (LSG)
One in four homebuyers is willing to pay more for a faster conveyancing experience, according to a national survey of homebuyers and sellers that identifies dealing with solicitors as a […]
Launch Of The Campaign For Flood Free Homes (IC)
The campaign for Flood Free Homes has today been launched by the Association of British Insurers, supported by Friends of the Earth, Know Your Flood Risk, National Flood Forum, and […]
Veyo appoints Senior Commercial Director (TC)
Veyo, the comprehensive home conveyancing portal, has appointed a leading business development director, Stefanie van den Haak as Commercial Director.