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.
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.