1000th application for CQS received by Law Society
Since January 2011 solicitor practices have been able to apply to join the Conveyancing Quality Scheme. The intention is to create a trusted community of solicitors to deter fraud and improve standards year on year. The Law Society hopes the Conveyancing Quality Scheme will enable solicitors to rebuild the trust from their clients (including lenders) […]
Don't forget the new SDLT forms
Don’t forget from 4 July 2011 SDLT forms change and you must use the new style SDLT1, SDLT3 and SDLT4 forms and supply a unique identifier. Purchasers will need to give their National Insurance number and date of birth. Companies should use their company Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR) or VAT registration number, whilst partnerships should […]