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QualitySolicitors shake-out continues as longstanding member goes it alone (LF)

One of the longest-serving members of the QualitySolicitors network has quit after six years as it bids to refocus on its local market and expand the range of services it

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

Law Society to press on with reform after CEO resigns (LSG)

The Law Society’s president has pledged to press on with a controversial overhaul of the organisation’s governance structure following last week’s shock resignation of chief executive Catherine Dixon.

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

Deadline for CON29 VAT changes confirmed (TC)

Following weeks of uncertainty over when the changes are being implemented, HMRC have confirmed dates for VAT being applicable on CON29 searches.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

Mother posed as £3m homeowner in fraud plot

A model persuaded her mother to help in a property scam by posing as the elderly owner.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

VAT on searches – new guidance for conveyancers (LSG)

The Law Society has issued new guidance for conveyancers amid continuing uncertainty over the imposition of VAT on local authority searches.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

Could we benefit from a US-style conveyancing system?

The United States is known for the majority of its properties, depending on state, being freehold. There are of course exceptions and every state has its own set of real

Rob Hailstone January 5, 2017

Major £12.5m acquisition for firm behind estate agency comparison tool on consumer website (PIE)

A firm which provides online comparison services in conveyancing has acquired a legal service as it ramps up its plans to penetrate the estate agency introducer market.

Rob Hailstone January 4, 2017

Starter home supply set to build (TC)

The Government have stated that thousands of first-time buyer homes will be built this year.

Rob Hailstone January 4, 2017

Law Society chief executive resigns

Catherine Dixon, chief executive of The Law Society, has today resigned after two years in charge at Chancery Lane. She blamed lack of progress made by the organisation’s 100-strong Council

Rob Hailstone January 3, 2017

Conveyancers pushed to publish prices (TC)

In a move to encourage competition and provide help for consumers, conveyancers are to be told to publish the charge for their house-moving services.

Rob Hailstone January 3, 2017

Conveyancing Market Round-up 2016 (TC)

Today’s Conveyancer called on a number of conveyancing and economy experts to provide their end of year summary and predictions for 2017.

Rob Hailstone January 3, 2017

Conveyancing: Tax Obligations (IC)

Managing stamp taxes compliance has become a whole lot harder.

Rob Hailstone December 23, 2016