New conveyancing instructions “returning to pre-lockdown levels” (LF)
New instructions have been running at about 70% of the pre-lockdown level over the past two and a half months, but there are definite signs of a revival, with conveyancing […]
LSB eyes major changes to legal regulation (LF)
The Legal Services Board is set to conduct a major review on the extent to which it can reform the regulatory regime – including the reserved legal activities – using […]
Emails and documents misusing the name and details of Stephensons Solicitors LLP
Emails falsely claiming to be from Andrew Welch of Stephensons Solicitors LLP, in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Government extends eviction ban (PW)
The government has extended the ban on evictions by two months until 23rd August.
Market set for long-term recovery despite short-term dips (EAT)
The housing market is set for long-term recovery, despite dips in the road on the way.
Law Society consults on PC fee budget plan (LSG)
The Law Society is consulting on a hefty cut to its budget as part of a £4m member support package put together in response to the Covid-19 crisis.
Amending deeds that effect dispositions of registered land (PG68)
Guidance about practice and requirements for applications supported by a transfer or deed to update the register (practice guide 68).
Emails from “Keystone Law Firm”
Emails have been sent from “Keystone Law Firm”, supposedly in relation to a financial transaction.
Letters from “Lambert Solicitors”
A letter has been sent from “Lambert Solicitors” in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
“Andrew Dallas LLP” and the website “www․andrewdallasllp․co․uk”
Correspondence from “Andrew Dallas LLP”, and website “www․andrewdallasllp․co․uk” is operating, which claims to be for a firm of solicitors called “Andrew Dallas LLP” based in Leeds․
Estate agent revenues slump as transactions plummet (PIE)
Research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, shows the extent to which agency revenues may have suffered amid the enforced industry-wide Covid-19 lockdown.
Relaxation of SDLT three-year surcharge reclaim rule (PIE)
The Government is to relax the three-year rule for reclaiming the stamp duty surcharge which should help hundreds of households in the UK, say tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.