HSBC opens panel to CQS members

In a statement this morning HSBC and the Law Society have jointly announced changes to the much criticised limited panel arrangements that have been in place since early 2012, which saw an initial panel of only 43 firms on the HSBC panel. Giving significant support to the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (“CQS”), HSBC are […]
Grant Shapps announces Right to Buy will lead to thousands of new homes

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has unveiled details of how thousands of new affordable homes will be built using the proceeds from the Government’s Right to Buy Scheme. Shapps stated that local authorities would have more time to take advantage of the rejuvenated scheme, having three years to reinvest funds raised from additional sales into new […]