Co-operative Legal Services warn consumers of hidden legal charges in conveyancing quotes
Co-operative Legal Services have warned consumers that cheap conveyancing quotes may be too good to be true. They argue that it is very easy for consumers to find themselves buying what looks like a cheap conveyancing service when the price will actually end up being inflated by hidden charges. Part of the statement released […]
LSB publishes Annual Report for 2011/12
The Legal Services Board, the independent body overseeing the regulation of lawyers in England and Wales, has published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year 2011/12. The document was laid down before Parliament yesterday (19 June 2012). This is the LSB’s fourth annual report, and is the second to cover a full year […]
Tinsdills joins CQS
Staffordshire based law firm Tinsdills Solicitors have announced that they have achieved the requirements for the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme and are now CQS accredited. The scheme recognises high standards of practice management and client care within law firms that undertake residential conveyancing work. Andrew Burrows, Partner and Residential Property Department Head said: "I […]
First Title packages legal indemnity policies for renewable energy market
First Title has adapted and consolidated its suite of tailored legal indemnity policies for the renewable sector under the new umbrella of ‘Green Title’. The move comes in the wake of increasing demand for bespoke title insurance policies from growing numbers of developers and funders involved in renewable development projects. This rise in activity is […]