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Landlord wins in David and Goliath case over licensing (PIE)

A David and Goliath case has resulted in an extraordinary victory for a single small landlord, protesting against a local authority’s plans for a licensing scheme.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

Making illusion a reality

Last Thursday we launched the Conveyancer/Estate Agent Best Practice Guide, which we believe is the first of its kind for the property sector.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

How to make the conveyancing process a well-oiled machine (TC)

It’s widely recognised that comparison sites are now used by many consumers when it comes to looking for the best deal. We Help You Too Ltd develops business solutions that

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

Assure Law buys HighStreetLawyer in bid to build 200-firm network (LF)

Business consultancy Assure Law has acquired a majority stake in HighStreetLawyer.com, the network of small firms, and plans to expand it substantially.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

SRA rejects Law Society bid to extend indemnity run-off period by three years (LF)

The SRA has rejected a proposal by the Law Society to extend the additional indemnity run-off cover provided by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund for a further three years until 2023.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

Solicitors PII broker collapsed after insurer failure (LSG)

An insurance broker specialising in the solicitors indemnity market went bust after aligning with an insurer that failed, a report has revealed.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

Northern Rock’s £261m defeat in High Court (LSG)

Treasury-owned Northern Rock Asset Management (NRAM plc) has suffered a landmark defeat in a High Court case brought to establish the validity of unsecured loans made by the bank.

Rob Hailstone December 12, 2014

Tenancy eviction process ‘in utter chaos’ (PIE)

The county courts system is in utter chaos so far as evictions are concerned, it has been claimed, with lost files, year-long delays and basic admin mistakes leading to extra

Rob Hailstone December 11, 2014

The leading conveyancing firms at the Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2014 (TC)

Last week’s Estate Agency of the Year Awards 2014 event was a great success and saw a whole scope of property professionals come together to celebrate this year’s achievements within

Rob Hailstone December 11, 2014

LSB to present new government with “range of options” on future of regulation (LF)

Sir Michael Pitt, chairman of the Legal Services Board (LSB), said yesterday that he wanted to present the new government after next year’s general election with an agreed “range of

Rob Hailstone December 11, 2014

Quindell shares plummet again as founder sells stake (LSG)

Shares in listed legal services provider Quindell plummeted in value yesterday after founder Rob Terry sold a huge chunk of his shareholding.

Rob Hailstone December 11, 2014

‘Extra burdens’ of consumer credit switch laid bare (LSG)

Changes to regulation of consumer credit work will affect far more law firms than expected, increase compliance costs and capture more activities than envisaged by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Rob Hailstone December 11, 2014