RPSA calls for more education surrounding property surveys for consumers
The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) recently hosted a conference where members saw presentations which covered key issues having an impact on the profession. Global Residential Director at RICS, Peter Bolton-King, spoke about the key findings from a recent RICS survey into property survey options and the lack of awareness from home buyers. According […]
North West firm continues London expansion
North West based law firm, Stephensons Solicitors, continue its expansion plans with a second office opening in London. The new premises at 1 Lyric Square, Hammersmith, W6 is the second London based office to be opened in the last two months and will open on Monday 13th May. The firm’s first London office, Royal Mint […]
CML data shows growth in buy to let lending
Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) data released yesterday shows gross mortgage lending is up compared to the same period last year (£3.7 million). Over £4 billion was advanced to buy to let landlords throughout the first quarter of 2013 although almost half of this related to remortgage and not house purchase. According to the CML […]
Search industry calls on Land Registry’s new head to take urgent action to address concerns over plans to reform its land charge registers
The Council of Search Organisations (CoPSO) is calling on Ed Lester, the recently appointed new Chief Executive of the Land Registry to urgently address a number of concerns raised over its local land charges prototype. CoPSO, which represents over 90% of the search industry, is requesting a meeting with Mr Lester, where it hopes to […]
Risk and Compliance
Compliance Plans, Risk Register, Client Care, Code of Conduct, COLP/COFA, Business Continuity, Outcomes Focused Regulation! All terms we see all too often within the legal profession. “Compliance” has taken the industry by storm but has left lawyers in a state of confusion and anxiety. There are so many different facets to consider when referring to […]
