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Public satisfied with lawyers – but consumer panel still not happy (LSG)

Satisfaction levels among consumers of legal services continues to be high, but those who are not happy are more likely than ever to do nothing about it.

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2017

Opinion: Is finding a good conveyancer difficult or impossible? (PIE)

Is it difficult to find a good conveyancer? No, it’s not difficult. It’s almost impossible.

Rob Hailstone July 17, 2017

HMLR’s new service speeds up conveyancing (TC)

HM Land Registry has revealed that over three-quarters of customers found that their new service reduced time needed to speak to them about registration applications.

Rob Hailstone July 17, 2017

SRA fails in bid to increase disciplinary sanction on solicitor fined for money laundering conviction (LF)

The High Court has rejected the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) bid to increase the sanction imposed on a solicitor convicted of transferring criminal property after being taken in by a

Rob Hailstone July 17, 2017

Summer months mean potential rise in fraud (TC)

A potential rise in fraud over the summer has led to buy-to-let landlords and homeowners being warned to take precautionary measures.

Rob Hailstone July 14, 2017

Law Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul (LSG)

Outdated Victorian-era laws surrounding wills need an overhaul, the Law Commission says in a wide-ranging consultation aimed at bringing the law into step with the modern world.

Rob Hailstone July 14, 2017

SRA removes barrier to transfer between regulators

The CLC is pleased that the SRA has decided to remove a barrier that has prevented lawyers from exercising their right to choose the most appropriate regulator for their business.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Purplebricks to recruit ‘hundreds’ more Local Property Experts (PIE)

Purplebricks says it is to recruit “hundreds” of new Local Property Experts as it ramps up its bid to become the biggest estate agent in the UK.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Law Commission paves the way for electronic wills (LF)

The Law Commission has set its sights on England and Wales becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world to allow electronic wills by proposing that the Lord Chancellor is

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

‘Sanctions ladder’ proposed for disciplinary action against conveyancers (LSG)

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers could introduce a ‘sanctions ladder’ to ensure consistency when its members face disciplinary action under proposals published this week.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Japanese Knotweed puts off 78% of buyers (TC)

Recent research has indicated that over three-quarters of home movers would be put off purchasing a property if they discovered Japanese Knotweed was present.

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2017

How to eliminate or control Japanese Knotweed (IC)

Invasion of Japanese Knotweed in the urban environment can be very dangerous.

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2017