FSA raises risk concerns
The FSA have produced their Retail Conduct Risk Outlook for 2012. Martin Wheatley, Managing Direct of the FSA states in the foreword “It is essentially our view of where the potential dangers lie in the next 12-18 months. Some risks have already materialised and are obvious to all of us. Others have not yet emerged […]
Agents call on Chancellor for housing market support
With little sign that present Government policies are going to generate the growth that will help us repay the mountain of debt owed by the public and private sector leading agents are calling for policies to stimulate the housing market. Grenville Turner, Group Chief Executive of Countrywide, said: “A recovery of the housing market is […]
SLC to present the results from its lender panel consultation
Following the Society of Licensed Conveyancers’ (SLC’s) recent consultation process, which sourced the profession’s feedback on its new lender panel proposition, the SLC has announced a series of four regional conferences, where the initial findings are being presented. Since launching its initial proposition, SLC Quality Assured (SLCQA) to the conveyancing community at its annual […]
Cornelius, R v [2012] EWCA Crim 500 (14 March 2012)
Solicitor and Partner Mr. Anis Waiz continues his critical review of case law. Here we look at a very important case arising from alleged mortgage frauds. Introduction Whilst this is a criminal case, for the purpose of this blog we will examine the issues surrounding the solicitor’s conduct and the role of solicitors in […]
Conveyancing Job market heats up
Since launching our new site last Monday we seem to have been bombarded with new adverts for conveyancing related jobs. Some big names in the conveyancing market are recruiting including Curwens, Barnetts, BE Legal, TM Group and Convey Law. Search Consultancy Ltd a leading specialist recruitment consultancy have also put two adverts up for conveyancing […]
Cornelius, R v [2012] EWCA Crim 500 (14 March 2012)
Cornelius, R v [2012] EWCA Crim 500 (14 March 2012) Introduction Solicitor and Partner Mr. Anis Waiz continues his critical review of case law. Here we look at a very important case arising from alleged mortgage frauds. Whilst this is a criminal case, for the purpose of this blog we will examine the issues surrounding […]
Budget preview – Osborne “coming after” Stamp Duty avoidance
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne yesterday spoke on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show of his plans to target Stamp Duty avoidance in his next Budget. He confirmed that he will close the loophole and said there would be large fines for failure to comply. In the Budget on Wednesday Osborne has promised to […]
Are you the best young conveyancer in the country?
If you are 30 or under then why not enter the “Young Conveyancer of the Year Award “ at this year’s conveyancing awards 20th September, Ricoh Arena Coventry. The award is sponsored by GroundSure and the winner will receive 2 tickets to a west end show and an overnight stay in London. Richard Mathias of […]
