Every agent must pass qualification exams in ‘new era’ (EAT)
Some older estate agents may end up retiring when mandatory examinations and qualifications are introduced as there will be no ‘free pass’ whatever experience they have.
Conveyancing referral fees move up the agenda (LSG)
Estate agents could be forced to disclose details about referral fees if they have failed to comply with National Trading Standards guidance to be more transparent.
Agents invited to express interest in taking part in reservation agreement trials (PIE)
Agents are invited to take part in trials to see if reservation agreements work. The appeal has gone out from the Home Buying and Selling Group, which has drawn up […]
Should tech take over conveyancing? Have your say before it changes for good! (TN)
The conveyancing industry trade body wants estate agents to tell it which direction the sector should take as tech takes hold.
Owners’ Logbooks essential for easier house-buying, say conveyancers (EAT)
Logbooks about properties must be made available up-front at the point of marketing and not later in the buying process if conveyancing and house purchase are to become more efficient […]
Conveyancing revolution to hit over next decade (LF)
The role of the conveyancer is undoubtedly going to change as much of the administrative side of the role becomes automated over the coming years, a new report from the […]
Legal needs of individuals in England and Wales report
These reports present the findings of the 2019 survey of the legal needs of individuals in England and Wales. The survey was jointly commissioned by, and undertaken on behalf of, […]
Largest ever legal needs survey in England and Wales
The largest ever survey of legal needs in England and Wales lays bare the advantages of the public understanding the legal landscape and seeking professional legal help.
Reservation Agreements: industry and public split on whether they work (EAT)
The group charged with pioneering Reservation Agreements in the house buying process admits both the industry and the public are split on whether the initiative will be a success.
Leading Lawyers Welcome Reform To Eviction Law (TC)
Leading property lawyers called for reform to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions in order to protect tenants and bring balance between the rights of tenants and landlords.
Most clients satisfied with lawyers – if they use them (LF)
The vast majority of clients are happy with the services they receive, although there was a noticeable gap in satisfaction with regulated and unregulated providers, the largest ever survey of […]
Solicitor, conveyancer or lawyer – which is the best choice to handle a transaction? (PIE)
The challenge for consumers is that for every experienced and expert unqualified lawyer there are many people doing conveyancing that should not be let near an electric kettle, let alone […]