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CLC sets out plan to cut cost of practising

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers is consulting on significant reductions to its regulatory fees, reflecting the effectiveness of CLC’s specialist regulation in maintaining high standards of compliance.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

SRA probes 26 firms over money laundering (LSG)

Almost half of firms placed under extra scrutiny by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for potential money laundering breaches could now face disciplinary proceedings after alleged failures were exposed.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

New leaflet advises buyers to see what they can afford and where they’d like to live (PIE)

Two new guides have been published by the Government, aimed at people buying and selling homes in England and Wales.

Rob Hailstone May 8, 2019

Beware ‘hidden extras’: government issues conveyancer checklist (LSG)

The government advises home buyers and sellers to check for ‘hidden extras’ when choosing a conveyancer in ‘how to’ guides published yesterday.

Rob Hailstone May 8, 2019

The government today published their detailed ‘how to’ guides on buying and selling property (TC)

Government ‘How To’ Guides Emphasise Importance Of Price And Service Transparency.

Rob Hailstone May 7, 2019

Michael Bruce steps down from Purplebricks (PIE)

Michael Bruce, founder and chief executive of Purplebricks, is stepping down from the business with immediate effect.

Rob Hailstone May 7, 2019

Section 21 Abolition Potential Catalyst For Landlord Exodus (TC)

Following the government’s recent plans to abolish Section 21 notices or no fault evictions, the National Landlords Association have launched a national postcard campaign which aims to inform the public

Rob Hailstone May 7, 2019

‘Significant minority’ of firms failing on anti-money laundering (LSG)

A significant minority of law firms are not doing enough to prevent money laundering, with some falling seriously short, the SRA said today following a review of 59 practices providing

Rob Hailstone May 7, 2019

LSB rethinks rule stopping rep bodies from “influencing” regulators (LF)

The Legal Services Board is pulling back on proposed rules that would not allow bodies like the Law Society and Bar Council to try and “influence” their regulatory arms.

Rob Hailstone May 3, 2019

Quiz A Minister: send your questions on replacing leasehold with commonhold (EAT)

Put your questions on leasehold and commonhold directly to Heather Wheeler – MP for South Derbyshire, de facto Housing Minister.

Rob Hailstone May 2, 2019

Updated guidance on AML spells out agents’ responsibilities (PIE)

Updated guidance on anti-money laundering has been issued by HMRC to estate agents.

Rob Hailstone May 2, 2019

Clients prefer online contact to speaking with lawyers, research finds (LSG)

Law firm clients are more at ease sticking to emails and online chat when communicating with their lawyers, a new survey has found.

Rob Hailstone May 1, 2019