Countrywide crowned “conveyancing business leader” at British Mortgage Awards
The British Mortgage Awards saw industry leaders crown Sue Spurgeon, Countrywide Conveyancing Services’ Chief Operating Officer, “Conveyancing Business Leader 2012” at a ceremony yesterday, according to 4-traders. Sue’s award is recognition for her “instrumental role” in implementing and developing new systems, team motivation and a reorganisation of processes, all of which have enabled Countrywide to […]
Law Society responds to LeO complaints proposals
The Law Society has responded to the Legal Ombudsman consultation on its scheme rules and case fee structure. The Society voices concern over the proposal to extend the jurisdiction of LeO to include third parties and prospective clients. In its response to the consultation, the Law Society argues that the prospective client can report […]
Affordable housing provides a gateway into the housing market for many first-time buyers
Halifax has reviewed the low cost home ownership (LCHO) sector and affordable housing schemes, looking at shared ownerships, shared equity, resale price covenants and other LCHO arrangements. As Government sponsored schemes aim to help potential buyers to access the housing market by reducing the costs of buying the property, Halifax has looked at the typical […]
Fantastic response to Estate Agents Conveyancer of the Year Award
Entries have now closed for the Estate Agents Conveyancing Firm of the Year Award. Richard Mathias of LFS was delighted with the response “ we were taken aback by the volume of votes. We had over 250 entries with more than 50 different firms being nominated. There are clearly lots of good conveyancers that come […]