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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

LEAP Exec Chairman urges smaller firms to ditch panel managers (EAT)

Richard Hugo-Hamman has called on small law firms to get their act together to make themselves more profitable by ditching panel managers.

Rob Hailstone March 9, 2016

SRA showcases innovation in the legal sector

The SRA will be holding a free conference this month exploring new ideas and innovations in the legal sector.

Rob Hailstone March 8, 2016

Link stamp duty to energy efficiency urges right-wing think tank (EAT)

A centre-right think tank founded by Tory former planning minister Nick Boles is urging a review of stamp duty to link it to the energy efficiency of each home.

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2016

One Month Until New Flood Insurance Scheme Begins (IC)

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is setting out its top five tips to help homeowners who live in flood risk areas get affordable home insurance, as a new scheme

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2016

Legal Ombudsman publishes advice to help keep conveyancing clients on-side (TC)

The Legal Ombudsman has published advice on how best to keep clients on side during the conveyancing process.

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2016