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Third-party complaints back on LeO’s agenda (LSG)

Third-party complaints and a revised case fee structure are on the Legal Ombudsman’s agenda for the coming year.

Rob Hailstone March 16, 2016

Agent hit with largest-ever money laundering fine wins appeal (PIE)

The agent hit with the largest ever anti-money laundering fine has won its appeal after a gruelling two-year battle against HMRC.

Rob Hailstone March 15, 2016

CHAPS extension will increase moving costs, warns removals firm (EAT)

A removals firm is warning that changes to the CHAPS system could see home movers paying more to relocate.

Rob Hailstone March 15, 2016

Right-to-Buy to be suspended by fourth Welsh local authority (TC)

Right-to-Buy is disappearing from Wales with a fourth council set to suspend the policy, citing diminishing stocks and large waiting lists.

Rob Hailstone March 15, 2016

Chancellor implored not to go ahead with ‘madness’ of property taxes (PIE)

Conveyancers have told George Osborne that he should scrap or water down his Stamp Duty Land Tax proposals.

Rob Hailstone March 11, 2016

Lawyers told to inform agents if stamp duty deadline cannot be met (EAT)

The Law Society is calling on its members to warn not just clients but also estate agents if there is a possibility that current transactions for ‘additional homes’ may fail

Rob Hailstone March 11, 2016

Government trumpets 150,000 Help to Buy completions (TC)

Government trumpets 150,000 Help to Buy completions. 150,000 completions have been made under the Department for Communities and Local Government’s Help to Buy equity loan and mortgage guarantee programme since

Rob Hailstone March 11, 2016

Avalanche of concerns over SRA’s ‘super exam’ (LSG)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has received an avalanche of criticism over its plan to introduce a central ‘super exam’ to be taken by all would-be solicitors.

Rob Hailstone March 11, 2016

Estate agent on £450,000 fraud charges told he may face prison (EAT)

An estate agent who has pleaded guilty to 13 counts of fraud involving around £450,000 has been warned he is likely to face a prison sentence.

Rob Hailstone March 10, 2016

Conveyancing Association hopes for stability for in next week’s Budget (TC)

The Conveyancing Association has called for the Chancellor George Osborne to seek stability when it comes to the housing and mortgage markets in next week’s budget.

Rob Hailstone March 10, 2016

LFS awards open for nominations (TC)

The Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference & Awards, which are in their 5th year, are now accepting entries for 2016.

Rob Hailstone March 10, 2016

SRA confirms 2020 end of post run-off insurance cover

The SRA has confirmed that there will be no extension to arrangements providing insurance cover for closed firms beyond the current six-year run-off period.

Rob Hailstone March 10, 2016