Leaseholders struggle to gain power over property management (TC)
The Government has announced the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have released their findings and recommendations surrounding the UK property market, following a recent residential property management services market study.
SRA resorts to outsourcing after 49% increase in tribunal referrals (LF)
The SRA has been forced to rely on outsourcing and recruit more staff after a 49% surge in referrals to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Second interim leader installed to fill LeO void (LSG)
The Legal Ombudsman’s office has appointed a second leader to fill the gap left by former chief executive Adam Sampson.
Property Forum Awards launches to celebrate excellence in conveyancing (LF)
This month sees the launch of the Property Forum Awards, an awards scheme specifically for conveyancers and lawyers.
Big fall in firms not renewing PII (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has reported a huge fall in numbers of firms who did not renew their professional indemnity insurance last year.
SRA probes hundreds of firms over non-renewal (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is investigating 272 firms that did not submit a renewal form with fee by last October’s deadline.
Knowing me, knowing you (SJ)
Knowing your client is more than a money-laundering deterrent, it also enables you to learn more about your own business.
YouGov research proves customers need for online conveyancing (TC)
A recent study conducted by YouGov saw more than 4 out of 10 consumers demanding online access to conveyancing services.
Gazumping – Could Rabbie Burns be the Option? (EAT
“My solution to gazumping is simple. When an offer is made to buy your property, you first sell an option to buy.”
James Caan investment firm doubles profits (LSG)
Profits at a firm backed by Dragon’s Den investor James Caan almost doubled during the first full year of his involvement.
Legal execs’ regulator sets sights on solicitor firms (LSG)
ILEX Professional Standards has received ’several enquiries’ from SRA-regulated law firms interested in changing their regulator since applications opened on 5 January.
‘Toxic’ row over a second entrance access to property (LSG)
Appeal judge Sir Stanley Burnton described the relationship between Richard Gilks and Adrian Hodgson as ‘toxic’ after the row over a second entrance access to Gilks’ property.