Consumer panel warns SRA that latest Handbook reforms are recipe for “consumer confusion” (LF)
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has warned that the second phase of reforms to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Handbook would “compound existing complexities” and could further confuse consumers.
Solicitor Gauke is named as justice secretary (LSG)
Solicitor David Gauke was named as lord chancellor and secretary of state for justice in a surprise element of the government reshuffle.
Housing ‘promoted’ to full Cabinet status in cosmetic reshuffle (EAT)
The Department of Communities and Local Government has been rebadged as the Department of Housing, Communities and Local Government in what would appear to be a cosmetic-only change announced by […]
Sixth lord chancellor in six years as Lidington moves on (LSG)
England and Wales is set for its fifth change of lord chancellor since 2012 as incumbent David Lidington MP took centre stage in the government reshuffle.
Law Society embarrassed again after JR threat forces climbdown over training endorsement (LF)
The Law Society has been forced to withdraw from an exclusive deal to endorse a training partner for the qualified lawyers transfer scheme after facing a judicial review from another […]
Scottish firm’s weekend service piles pressure on conveyancers (LSG)
Conveyancing solicitors in England and Wales could come under pressure to work more at the weekends after a Scottish-based firm announced a seven-days-a-week service to help buyers gain a competitive […]
Major regional estate agency chain walks away from any online strategy because it ‘won’t make money’ (PIE)
The boss of one of the UK’s largest regional chains has rejected offering any online strategy – on the basis that he cannot see how it can make any money.
Government to direct leaseholders who want to sue conveyancers for negligence (LF)
The government is to ensure that leaseholders know how to sue their conveyancer where they may have been negligent over escalating ground rents, it has revealed.
16,000 FTBs helped by Stamp Duty cut says Prime Minister (TC)
In the six weeks since it was announced, the first-time buyer Stamp Duty cut has already helped around 16,000 people access the housing ladder.
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Conveyancers fight back against ‘errors’ league table publication (EAT)
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers says it is worried that HM Land Registry’s decision to publish details of apparent errors in conveyancing firms’ paperwork could be misleading to the public.
QualitySolicitors cuts jobs as income falls and law firms quit (LSG)
The struggles of marketing outfit QualitySolicitors are brought into sharp focus by new accounts that reveal a sharp fall in income and job cuts which leave the business with fewer […]