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More solicitors but fewer firms and partners, Law society survey shows (LF)

The trend towards fewer, bigger law firms and fewer partners is continuing, despite increasing numbers of practising solicitors, the annual Law Society statistical report has confirmed.

Rob Hailstone April 28, 2015

Gazeal – ending gazumping forever (TC)

Goodbye to gazumping and guzundering – and the 22% fall through rate on property purchases.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2015

“Be Vigilant” SRA warns after new bank scam

The SRA continues to call for extra vigilance across the sector after a small north east conveyancing firm became the latest victim of telephone bank scammers.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2015

Labour “scraps stamp duty for first time buyers” (EAT)

In a dramatic intervention in the sales market, Labour says it will scrap stamp duty for first time buyer purchases of properties valued up to £300,000.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2015

Number of practitioners rising fast (LSG)

The number of solicitors in private practice grew at its fastest rate for nine years in 2014, further confirming the profession’s recovery from economic crisis and recession.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2015

How has the MMR really affected conveyancing? (TC)

One year on from the 2014 Mortgage Market Review (MMR) there have been conflicting thoughts on how the changes have affected mortgage lending.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2015

The Mortgage Market Review – one year on (TC)

The Mortgage Market Review came into force on 26th April 2014, exactly a year ago this today. reallymoving.com has analysed the impact on its customers.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2015

Winners of 2015 Property Forum Awards announced (TC)

The winners of this year’s inaugural Property Forum Awards have been announced. Designed to applaud achievements from across the residential and commercial conveyancing sectors, the awards, sponsored by SearchFlow, were

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2015

Doubts over SRA plan to offer ‘client account alternative’ (LF)

Plans to offer solicitors the option of a “third-party managed accounts” instead of the traditional client account have divided opinions, with some criticising a lack of detail and questioning whether

Rob Hailstone April 24, 2015

Conveyancer hit by phone scam (LSG)

A small north-east conveyancing firm has become the latest victim of telephone bank scammers, the SRA revealed, calling for extra vigilance across the sector.

Rob Hailstone April 24, 2015

Veyo wins four awards at top European branding event (TC)

Veyo, the comprehensive conveyancing portal, wins three awards for ‘Best Visual Identity’, including the top award within the technology, media and telecommunications sector, and silver for Best Creative Strategy at

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2015

App aims to be Uber for legal and accountancy services (LF)

A solicitor has launched an app which he hopes will be the equivalent of taxi service Uber for legal and accountancy advice by allowing consumers to find, connect with and

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2015