Consumers say they value reviews when selecting lawyers (LF)
Consumers see online review websites as a helpful tool to find a lawyer, with those needing family law advice particularly likely to shop around, Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) research has […]
Almost half of law firms now using review websites… (LF)
Almost half of law firms are now using review websites but there remains strong opposition to price comparison for legal services, a Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) survey has found.
Warning: Website claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Williamson LLP’
The website ‘www.williamsonlllp.com’ is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm based in London. Correspondence has also been sent from a ‘Karrl Williamson of Williamson LLP’.
Surveyors call for urgent regulation of spray foam industry (TN)
Industry leaders from the Residential Property Surveyors Association and the Property Care Association are calling for urgent regulation of the spray foam insulation industry as lenders tighten restrictions leaving as many as […]
Warning: Website for ‘Recuperate Solicitors’
The website ‘www.recuperatesolicitors.com’ is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Recuperate Solicitors.’
Law firm says homeowners are spending too much when renewing their leases (PIE)
Lawyers from London-based Osbornes Law say many leaseholders do not realise that they can reach out to the freeholder to negotiate, and are missing out on an opportunity to save […]
Competition watchdog drops investigation into housebuilder’s leasehold sales (EAT)
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has closed its investigation into alleged mis-selling of leasehold houses by Barratt Homes.
Agency boss backs including broadband and mobile signal in listings (EAT)
A senior agency executive has backed the controversial issue of including broadband and mobile signal in property listings.
Only 4% of homes have signed up to property fraud alert service (EAT)
Increasing numbers of homeowners have signed up to a free Land Registry alert scheme to protect against fraudulent property transactions.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Keith Oliver of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP
A letter has been sent misusing the name of Keith Oliver of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP in relation to the purchase of German bonds.
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Searches of the index of proprietors’ names (PG74)
Find out who can search against the name of an owner of land or registered mortgages and how to do it (practice guide 74).