SRA warning about firms “branch” office
The SRA have published the following warning to solicitors. “Information received by the SRA indicates that an office at 219-221 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3BH appears not to be a legitimate branch office of the solicitor’s practice AA Law of 6B Skegness Business Centre, Heath Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 3SJ. It appears […]
Celebrations at Conveyancer of the Year Award
In what was a day full of razzamatazz Estate Agency Events filled one of the largest hotel venues in London for their award ceremony. Throughout the day the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. Starting early in the day I attended the Leadership forum in the morning and was able to see the latest advances of Rightmove’s […]
Today’s Conveyancer campaign against unnecessary enquires.
Peter Rodd the Chair of the Law Society Property Section and senior conveyancing partner at Boys & Maughan in Margate has written an article in the Gazette criticising firms for failing to use the new Conveyancing Protocol. Despite the fact that it is already eight months old and supposed to be adopted by all CQS […]
Sale and Rent Back warning
The SRA (Solicitors Regulatory Authority) has issued a warning to conveyancers to be on their guard even if you do a single sale and rent back transaction. The warning states “Since 16 September, anyone who conducts SRB business–even a single transaction; must be authorised by the FSA, unless they are related to the customer. To […]
Lloyds say sole practitioners have a place on their panel
At a time when most lenders seem to want to maintain a professional distance from conveyancers Lloyds Banking Group yesterday went out of its way to engage conveyancers by speaking at the Conveyancing Association’s Christmas Reception. Eddie Goldsmith the Chairman of the Association described the group as the “best of breed” conveyancers and the “who’s […]
SRA publishes case study into “gross recklessness” of solicitor involved with land-banking scam.
The SRA has issued a warning to solicitors stating “We are concerned about a relatively new type of practice that targets the public by misleading them into investing in land for future development under false pretences. You should be wary of getting involved in any transactions of this kind.” With the FSA indicating that , […]
Groundsure launch Home Environmental Liability Insurance
Enviromental searches have long formed an important element of the search packs used by conveyancers and solicitors when acting on both residential and commercial property transactions. In 2001 the Law Society provided guidance on contaminated land so that unsuspecting purchasers, with the assistance of their solicitors, could avoid the liabilities, as set out in Part […]
November mortgage activity boosted by first time buyer demand
A Connells Survey and Valuation ‘Housing Market Activity Report’ shows a monthly increase in mortgage activity in November, thanks to first time buyer demand. Valuations carried out during November increased by 3 per cent, when compared to October. Increased first time buyer activity was a “key factor” in increased mortgage activity for November, with the […]
Society of Licensed Conveyancers experience significant growth
The Society for Licensed Conveyancers represents licensed conveyancers in the same way that the Law Society represents solicitors. Since the creation of the concept of licensed conveyancers consumers have faced a choice as to whether to use a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer to conduct the conveyancing reserved services. Whilst many of the largest […]
Email marketing and why it’s a no brainer
Paul Hajek at Solicitors Marketing System says that email marketing for small law firms is a no brainer. Paul lists the 5 reasons why email marketing is a no brainer and if you think about it logically he is right. Most of you, even if you don’t agree with the other 4 points, would have […]