SLC events coming up
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has announced a number of regional events which will cover a number of key issues impacting the profession. The half day road shows will commence on the 16th April in Leicester, with subsequent events taking place in Newport, Brentwood and York. The events will cover topics like; the importance […]
CLC consultation on standalone licences
The CLC has launched a consultation on the issue of standalone licences. Currently the CLC is only able to issue licences extending the scope of reserved legal services provided (such as probate or litigation services) to licensed conveyancers (authorised to provide conveyancing services). They believe this system does not fit with the reforms introduced by […]
Richard Pickles joins Conveyancing Data Services Ltd.
Conveyancing Data Services Ltd has announces the expansion of its sales team, with the addition of Richard Pickles as a National Sales Manager. Mr Pickles was previously the Sales Director at MDA/Transaction Online where he managed the development and launch of TransAction Online and also MDA Advantage. CDS said that he was exactly what they […]
Gaining a competitive edge: Free seminar
Oyez are offering a free seminar entitled “Gaining a Competitive Edge in a Changing Legal Marketplace.” The seminar takes place on the morning of the 23 or 30 April at The Tower Hotel, St Katherine’s Way, London, E1W 1LD. Attendees will be able to hear industry leaders discuss their thoughts on current issues including the […]
Land Registry Update: Registration of company charges
The Companies Act 2006 (Amendment of Part 25) Regulations 2013 came into force yesterday, the 6 April 2013. From this date charge information can be filed electronically with Companies House. The change will also affect the way you lodge an application to register a charge with Land Registry. Companies House will now; provide an electronic certificate […]
Land Registry figures show strong start to year
The Land Registry has released figures for those organisations that hold accounts with them, showing their activity for February 2013. Information relating to applications for transfers for value (i.e. an approximation of purchase activity) shows a substantial year on year increase in the number of applications. In February 2012, 51101 applications were made for transfers […]
Internal staff fraud continues to rise
The UK Fraud Prevention Service (CIFAS) have released a report detailing the reasons behind a 43% increase in staff fraud. CIFAS pointed to the economic and employment challenges facing many in the UK as catalysts for a 22% increase in dishonest actions by staff to obtain benefit. This included cash being stolen from customers, up […]