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Agent told it must not claim to have sold homes if they are subject to contract (PIE)

A case that has been informally resolved by the advertising watchdog could have far-reaching implications for some agents as to how they use the words “sold” and “sales”.

Rob Hailstone September 5, 2018

Beware bogus business partners, SRA warns, after two firms are conned out of £7m (LSG)

Fraudsters are targeting law firms with offers of new work to to get their hands on client money, the Solicitors Regulation Authority warns today.

Rob Hailstone September 4, 2018

Conveyancing firms will have to be open with customers about referral arrangements (PIE)

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has been given approval by the Legal Services Board to amend its rules and require licensed firms to improve information about costs and whether they

Rob Hailstone September 4, 2018

So this is why it all falls apart when the conveyancer goes on holiday (PIE)

Should property lawyers be allowed to take summer holidays?

Rob Hailstone September 4, 2018

New SFO chief turns to lawyers for help tackling crime (LF)

The new director of the Serious Fraud Office is to call on the legal sector’s “expertise” to help in the fight against crime.

Rob Hailstone September 4, 2018

Conveyancers say funding boost for industry regulator should mean better compliance with CPR (PIE)

Conveyancers have welcomed the announcement that the Government is doubling funding for the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team.

Rob Hailstone September 3, 2018

Society calls on profession to help block ‘dangerous’ (LSG)

Law Society calls on profession to help block ‘dangerous’ de-regulation.

Rob Hailstone September 3, 2018

Conveyancers forced to publish prices (LSG)

The drive to make legal professionals more transparent about their prices has stepped up another gear after a niche regulator was told it can force its members to put more

Rob Hailstone September 3, 2018

New crackdown on agents as Government doubles funding for regulator (PIE)

Industry regulator the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team is to have its funding doubled to nearly £500,000 a year.

Rob Hailstone September 1, 2018

More vigilance needed in Mortgage sector as email scams increase (TC)

Poor security, the use of vulnerable email accounts, or clicking on seemingly innocent phishing links have been blamed for these losses.

Rob Hailstone August 28, 2018

Chancellor faces new calls to cut Stamp Duty as buying agent reveals slump in demand for second homes (PIE)

Buying agent Black Brick has expressed the hope that the Chancellor reduces Stamp Duty rates, warning that the property tax and Brexit have put buyers off purchasing second properties and

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2018

Uncertain times for conveyancing as market so unpredictable (PIE)

Conveyancers have reported an annual boost in transactions, helped mainly by challenger firms rather than established brands.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2018