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Communication, communication, communication!
A recent survey from the Conveyancing Association has revealed nearly a quarter of property transactions have failed due to delays caused by poor communication strategies.
SRA begins revocation of practising certificates
The SRA has written to those solicitors who have failed to complete the process for renewal of their practising certificates, or registration.
Review highlights SRA progress 2013/14
The SRA Annual Review for 2013/14, published last week, sets out progress against strategic objectives for the past 12 months.
LSB puts spotlight on unregulated sector (LSG)
The unregulated legal market is likely to grow as fast or even faster than the regulated sector over the next three years, the oversight regulator has predicted.
SRA saves millions on intervention costs (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has spent £5m less than expected on interventions this year, the regulator revealed recently.
Gazundering is back as London buyers slash offers by thousands (PIE)
Gazundering is sweeping back into the London market, with buyers of expensive properties slashing their prices in the last week – after offers have already been agreed.
Landlord wins in David and Goliath case over licensing (PIE)
A David and Goliath case has resulted in an extraordinary victory for a single small landlord, protesting against a local authority’s plans for a licensing scheme.
Making illusion a reality
Last Thursday we launched the Conveyancer/Estate Agent Best Practice Guide, which we believe is the first of its kind for the property sector.
How to make the conveyancing process a well-oiled machine (TC)
It’s widely recognised that comparison sites are now used by many consumers when it comes to looking for the best deal. We Help You Too Ltd develops business solutions that […]
Assure Law buys HighStreetLawyer in bid to build 200-firm network (LF)
Business consultancy Assure Law has acquired a majority stake in HighStreetLawyer.com, the network of small firms, and plans to expand it substantially.
SRA rejects Law Society bid to extend indemnity run-off period by three years (LF)
The SRA has rejected a proposal by the Law Society to extend the additional indemnity run-off cover provided by the Solicitors Indemnity Fund for a further three years until 2023.