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We will cost you less than £19 each, LSB promises lawyers (LSG)

Solicitors will pay less than £19 a year towards the cost of the Legal Services Board, the oversight regulator said today, unveiling ‘ambitious’ plans for the next 12 months.

Rob Hailstone April 4, 2017

Clyde & Co faces £50,000 fine after SDT ruling (LSG)

International firm Clyde & Co has been fined £50,000 and three of its partners fined £10,000 following a Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal ruling that they breached money laundering and accountancy rules.

Rob Hailstone April 4, 2017

59% of people would recommend their solicitor (PIE)

Twenty property-related services were put by pollsters to 1,000 members of the public.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2017

One in seven Help to Buy owners are locked into leaseholds

Warning over small print which puts taxpayer’s cash at risk in ‘worst scandal since PPI.

Rob Hailstone April 1, 2017

SRA ready with new enforcement plan for errant solicitors (LSG)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority will set out a new enforcement policy this summer backed by new insights into what the public wants.

Rob Hailstone March 31, 2017

Launch of the Best Estate Agent Guide and The EA Masters

The Property Academy have announced it will be publishing the “Best Estate Agent Guide” at its new event, “The EA Masters”, on 22nd September.

Rob Hailstone March 30, 2017

UK homes to require electronic log books (TC)

Homeowners may have to publish electronic log books detailing all maintenance work.

Rob Hailstone March 30, 2017

Consumers still unsure about using insurers, banks and others for legal services (LF)

Consumers are gradually getting more comfortable with the idea of seeking legal advice from banks and insurance companies but enthusiasm remains muted, new research has found.

Rob Hailstone March 30, 2017

Legal services from banks and insurers? Public starting to buy it, poll suggests (LSG)

Clients are coming round to the idea of banks and insurers providing consumer legal services, a new opinion poll suggests.

Rob Hailstone March 30, 2017

Gang duped law firms out of £390k in fees for false claims (LSG)

A gang figurehead who persuaded law firms to part with thousands of pounds for fake claims has been jailed.A gang figurehead who persuaded law firms to part with thousands of

Rob Hailstone March 29, 2017

Trade Body Urges Vigilance as Growth Season Begins for Japanese Knotweed (IC)

As spring emerges the Property Care Association is urging landowners to be vigilant to the emergence of Japanese knotweed.

Rob Hailstone March 29, 2017

What’s wrong with using Bank of Mum and Dad? asks property guru (EAT)

A leading housing market analyst has made a stout defence of the growing trend of young buyers relying on their parents to help fund their first property purchase.

Rob Hailstone March 29, 2017