Negligence claims concerning property advice on the increase. Lessons learnt? (TC)
Over the past few months there have been several claims against law firms resulting from their involvement in property transactions.
Conveyancing lifts income at NAHL (LSG)
The acquisition earlier this year of a business that generates conveyancing leads is already boosting the bottom line at listed legal services provider NAHL Group, the company said today, announcing […]
Agents in uproar and disbelief over anti-money laundering rules (PIE)
New guidelines on anti-money laundering are to be released to agents. The move follows a highly charged meeting in London at which there was uproar, with agents finding it hard to […]
Controversy as ‘loophole’ helps buyer avoid £1m stamp duty (EAT)
An estate agent has hit the headlines for marketing a central London home where the buyer can avoid paying almost £1m in stamp duty.
Agent says NAEA and HMRC must act over money-laundering (EAT)
An estate agency is now demanding action from the NAEA and the HMRC.
Buy-to-let: The Past is no Guide to the Future (IC)
Buy-to-let mortgage balances outstanding recently grew to more than £200 billion – equivalent to the gross domestic product of Hong Kong.
Is prevention better than cure when it comes to cyber-crime? (TC)
The Council for Licenced Conveyancers have published an outline of the ways firms can protect themselves against potential cyber-attacks, and which appropriate next steps should be taken if an attack […]
No grounds for PII reforms, say lenders (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s plans to reform its client financial protection arrangements have been called into question by a trade association for mortgage lenders.
Solicitor firm shuns SRA for bar regulator (LSG)
Two solicitors have opted to register their niche family practice as a Bar Standards Board entity, joining others in using the new model to switch regulators.
VouchedFor lists ‘rated’ solicitors in Sunday paper (LSG)
Next weekend the Mail on Sunday is to publish a supplement showcasing 2,500 solicitors given good reviews by clients – but only solicitors who have paid will feature.
Technology in Conveyancing – Opportunity or Threat? (IC)
With so much business now transacted online, law firms are becoming increasingly reliant and dependant on IT led systems. With such high value transactions the conveyancing profession is finding itself […]
City lawyers warn PII reforms “risk damaging solicitor brand” (LF)
City solicitors have outlined their deep scepticism about plans by the SRA to reform professional indemnity insurance (PII) rules, warning that “the solicitor brand should not be placed at risk” without […]