Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation for BPL
bpl solicitors limited is proud to announce its accreditation under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme. David Bridge, Managing Director at bpl commented: “As a specialist firm of Property Solicitors, we are at the forefront of conveyancing in England and Wales. This accreditation reflects the hard work of all our staff and their commitment to […]
Land Registry to close telephone ordering services
The Land Registry has announced that it will be closing the Land Registry telephone ordering services and changing Land Charges legislation. The decision follows a consultation which took into account the views of all respondents. The services will be replaced with online technology which will make applications faster and easier. The legislation will come into […]
FSA warns on quick sales
The FSA has issued a warning to those looking for a quick deal on a house sale that they may be at risk of fraud. They have warned any homeowner to be wary of companies and individuals offering to help with a quick deal by buying the property at a discounted price. The discount is […]
Rightmove founder predicts firms will go bust
Speaking at the Legal Futures conference, Harry Hill, Founder of Rightmove predicted that less than half of the current number of residential conveyancing specialist firms will be in business within three years. Mr Hill said that only volume conveyancers with external capital would be able to withstand the current unsustainable price competition. He said the […]