Second homes ‘ban’: High Court judge to make key decision soon (EAT)
A key decision that may have far-reaching implications for the sale of holiday homes has been delayed by a High Court judge.
Offering fixed fees “a sign of entrepreneurial lawyers” (LF)
Offering fixed fees is a sign of entrepreneurial lawyers, according to research among small firms which also found that it helps “cement a better client relationship from the start”.
Law Society custom posters promote brand – and profession (LSG)
The Law Society has launched an innovative brand campaign that will enable solicitors to customise campaign posters to include their own images and organisation logo. Posters will also appear on […]
Spectator columnist slams estate agents as ‘like a pack of wolves’ (EAT)
Right-wing journalist Melissa Kite has used the columns of the weekly political magazine to accuse estate agents of being “like a pack of wolves” because of their fees.
Plans for ‘flood risk’ symbols on homes prove controversial
The insurance industry has published three “flood risk” symbols it would like estate agents in England and Wales to put on their property particulars.
Estate agent who sold home for bogus owners not liable for buyer’s losses (PIE)
An estate agent and a law firm have successfully defended a claim brought against them after they acted for a bogus seller.
Commentary on landmark case: Will it lead to regulation of estate agents? (PIE)
Is it not about time that the authorities regulated estate agents?
Complaints Against Estate Agents in UK Up 32% (IC)
Complaints against estate agents in the UK upheld by the Property Ombudsman scheme increased by 32% last year with agents paying out £811,134 in compensation.
Maximise client retention with cross-departmental referrals (TC)
Making effective referrals between property and private client departments is a business process that should be utilised to prolong client retention.
Growing Sheffield law firm exits QualitySolicitors over “brand conflict” (LF)
The traditional law firm approach has a limited future.
Victims of the Friday fraudster – where does the liability lie now? (TC)
Solicitors and conveyancers are once again stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Legal executives “less likely to want to become solicitors”, research finds (LF)
Legal executives are increasingly less likely to want to train as solicitors, and switching to a trainee contract after having been a paralegal can involve a decrease in contact with […]