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SRA widens definition of ‘small firms’ by doubling turnover limit (LF)

The SRA has widened its definition of a ‘small firm’ by doubling the annual turnover limit from £200,000 to £400,000.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2015

Confusion as Brandon Lewis retains housing and planning role (PIE)

There was confusion today as it emerged that the new housing minister is not Mark Francois but Brandon Lewis, who continues in his role as Minister of State for Housing

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

Gold Standard for Convey Law

Newport-based conveyancing specialists Convey Law have been recognised for their excellent record in staff welfare with a prestigious accreditation.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

All change! New ministers at Housing and DCLG (EAT)

Mark Francois and Greg Clark have been named as the new housing minister and new Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government respectively, replacing Brandon Lewis and Eric Pickles,

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

The Certainty of an Exchange of Contracts (TC)

The significance of an exchange of contracts is that the transaction will become legally binding.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

What are the transactional potholes of unadopted roads? (TC)

Unadopted roads refer to roads which do not have to be adequately maintained by the highway authority under the Highways Act 1980. A legal duty to maintain these roads still

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

No Keeping of the Roll exercise this year (SRA)

There will be no Keeping of the Roll exercise in 2015, the SRA has confirmed.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

Gove in at MoJ as Cameron prepares for a fight (LSG)

David Cameron has indicated his determination to see through controversial legal reforms by appointing a combative non-lawyer to the posts of secretary of state for justice and lord chancellor.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2015

Veyo – the future of conveyancing?

What is Veyo? Is it a Case Management System (CMS), a Chain View, a Deal Room, an AML system, or a way to enforce adherence to the CQS Protocol? Apparently,

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2015

Estate agent scraps controversial £2,000 ‘deposit’ idea (EAT)

An estate agency says it is returning money to buyers after a newspaper revealed it was demanding would-be purchasers paid the firm £2,000 “if they want to be taken seriously”

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2015

Agents Say Controversial Fracking Plans Already Affecting Home Sales (IC)

Estate agents operating close to potential fracking sites in the UK are warning that the controversial technique is likely to wipe tens of thousands of pounds off the values of

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2015

Cambridgeshire financial advisers use ABS to buy law firm (LF)

Cambridgeshire financial advisers Beacon Wealth Management have used an alternative business structure to buy a local law firm.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2015