PMQ mention for conveyancing
At yesterday’s Prime Ministers Question Time, Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall and former Shadow Minister for the Environment, Housing, Arts and Heritage, Dan Rogerson asked the Prime Minister a question relating to mortgages. He asked: “Given the keen interest of the Prime Minister in single markets, will you look at mortgage lenders restricting legal […]
SRA launches review of Solicitors’ Compensation Fund
The SRA has launched a comprehensive two-year review of solicitors’ compensation arrangements. The review will inform future policy decisions. Currently all firms who hold client money contribute to the Compensation Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to replace money that a client has entrusted to a solicitor in his professional capacity, where the solicitor […]
Advanced legal apprenticeship announced
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx) has announced that it will be introducing a new advanced apprenticeship in legal services. The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in LegaI will hopefully provide a springboard to qualification as a lawyer. The qualification is being developed in partnership with Skills for Justice and the University of Law, formerly […]
It's never to late for a New Year's Resolution
Although January may be coming to an end, it’s not too late to make a New Year’s Resolution. With surface water flooding (caused by heavy rain and thawing snow) set to continue, why not make it your resolution to consider a flood report in every transaction? Why? Well for a start because the UK is […]