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Over 200 firms of all sizes opt in to ‘hours-free’ continuing competence (LF)

The SRA has said that over 200 law firms of all sizes have opted into its new ‘continuing competence’ regime.

Rob Hailstone April 13, 2015

Conveyancing solicitors urged to address capital allowances in commercial property transactions

In January 2015, the Law Society and Catax Solutions conducted a survey with solicitors who are involved in commercial property transactions.

Rob Hailstone April 12, 2015

Owners move house ‘only once every 23 years’ (EAT)

The changing face of the UK’s housing market means the average turnover of a property has almost trebled since the 1980s from eight to 23 years, according to the Intermediary

Rob Hailstone April 10, 2015

Industry leaders form plan for urgent action on home-buying process (TC)

Last month property industry leaders met to discuss potential solutions to one of the most serious challenges facing their sector.

Rob Hailstone April 10, 2015

Over 200 firms of all sizes opt in to ‘hours-free’ continuing competence (LF)

The SRA has said that over 200 law firms of all sizes have opted into its new ‘continuing competence’ regime.

Rob Hailstone April 10, 2015

Co-op Legal in profit despite income slump (LSG)

Co-operative Legal Services is trading at a profit three years after becoming the first consumer brand to enter the legal services market as an alternative business structure, the group reported

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

The Green Deal Explained (IC)

The Green Deal, which came into force in January 2013, is a government based initiative designed to reduce carbon emissions and save energy.

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Don’t Put Your Client’s Conservatory at Risk (IC)

There is no definition in the Regulations of exactly what constitutes a conservatory. This can make it hard to judge whether what is built will be regarded by your Local

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Huge rise in number of lawyers disciplined for money laundering, Treasury reports (LF)

There has been a massive increase in the number of lawyers disciplined by their professional bodies for breaking the rules on money laundering, a Treasury report has found.

Rob Hailstone April 9, 2015

Veyo running behind Schedule (PIE)

The new conveyancing portal that is majority owned by the Law Society, is running behind schedule.

Rob Hailstone April 8, 2015

Restore intent to money laundering guidelines – Society (LSG)

The Law Society has urged the re-inclusion of the element of intent into money laundering offences.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2015

Peace of mind for knotweed removal (TC)

The Invasive Non Native Specialists Association (INNSA) launched its new Code of Practice to protect consumers and businesses at its annual Conference in Manchester recently.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2015