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Connect2Law is reborn as an ABS and buys Contact Law (LF)

One-time network Connect2Law (has been reborn as an alternative business structure that has acquired leading referral business Contact Law.

Rob Hailstone September 9, 2016

Law Society goes to war on SRA code of conduct reform (LF)

The Law Society has issued a damning critique of the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s proposals for a streamlined code of conduct and – to a lesser extent – its planned overhaul

Rob Hailstone September 9, 2016

599 Complaints made to the Land Registry in 3-month period (TC)

Information received from the Land Registry through a Freedom of Information request, the body recorded 599 complaints in the period from April 2016 – June 2016.

Rob Hailstone September 8, 2016

Land Registry sell-off dropped from infrastructure bill (LSG)

Plans for a sell-off of Land Registry have been dropped from legislation due to be introduced to parliament – but government sources have insisted that privatisation is still under consideration.

Rob Hailstone September 8, 2016

Are Lenders Looking to Shut the Door on Leasehold Property? (IC)

Leek United Building Society became the latest lender to to change their requirements concerning the unexpired term of a lease offered as security.

Rob Hailstone September 7, 2016

Lease Extensions – How to Avoid The Most Common Issues (IC)

It’s really important when you’re submitting an application via e-DRS to submit it correctly.

Rob Hailstone September 7, 2016

Legal & General Conveyancing Service Launched (TC)

Legal & General Mortgage Club, have made the announcement that they are to expand their Conveyancing Service offering with the launch of Legal & General Conveyancing Services.

Rob Hailstone September 7, 2016

Rocket Lawyer blasts into mainland Europe on back of UK success (LF)

Online legal services business Rocket Lawyer is expanding into continental Europe on the back of its success in the UK to date.

Rob Hailstone September 7, 2016

Over 200 Countrywide office could shut, Financial Times reports (PIE)

Countrywide’s current closure programme of around 60 branches could be just the start, the Financial Times is reporting.

Rob Hailstone September 6, 2016

Lender will consider mortgage applications from 80-year-olds (PIE)

Leeds Building Society has become the latest lender to increase its maximum lending age for mortgage borrowers, providing a boost to buyers who are increasingly getting on to the ladder

Rob Hailstone September 6, 2016

News focus: tax laws and the Finance Bill (LSG)

A new clampdown on tax avoidance could target advisers, but critics warn that the proposals go too far and may end up capturing traditionally accepted tax planning.

Rob Hailstone September 6, 2016

Market-driven solutions promote competition and innovation

The most effective driver of quality, innovative and sustainable legal services is the market itself, the Law Society said today as it responded to comments from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Rob Hailstone September 5, 2016