Agents ‘still marketing properties as available after offers accepted’ (PIE)
The Property Ombudsman has rejected claims that the new Code is unclear as to whether properties that are SSTC or Under Offer should be labelled as such when marketing continues.
Agents should use Under Offer and not SSTC, says ombudsman (PIE)
The Property Ombudsman has said that estate agents should use the term Under Offer, rather than Sold Subject to Contract.
SRA concedes defeat on PII cover reductions this year (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority confirmed today that it will not be able to reduce the minimum terms of indemnity insurance cover in time for most firms to renew this year.
LSB Issues Notice re PII – Decision Period Extended
The effect of this notice is that the SRA has been invited to provide further information to the LSB to support the application and to further extend the time (August […]
Local authority ABSs “will improve access to justice” (LF)
Alternative business structures (ABSs) set up by local authorities should improve access to justice without threatening private practice law firms, according to the lawyers who advised on the first two […]
Is depression the last taboo for law firms? (LSG)
Lawyers suffering from depression often don’t want to talk about it. But the profession needs to do more.
Super-regulator approves PC fee cut (LSG)
The Legal Services Board has called on legal sector regulators to provide more transparency regarding how the practising certificate fee is spent.
Law Society recruits new chief executive from NHSLA (LF)
The Law Society has chosen Catherine Dixon to replace Des Hudson as its chief executive.
Last hurdle before accountants can offer probate services: a two-day course
Passing a two-day course will enable accountants to start offering probate law services to the public, after the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) yesterday officially received […]
ICAEW approved to regulate probate and license ABSs (LSG)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has today become the first organisation outwith the legal sector to gain the power to regulate probate and license alternative business […]
Law Society appoints new chief executive (LSG)
Catherine Dixon, currently chief executive of the NHS Litigation Authority, is to replace Desmond Hudson as chief executive of The Law Society.
New warnings issued about fake conveyancing firms (PIE)
New warnings have been issued about fraudster conveyancing firms and the dangers posed to buyers sending off their purchase funds.