Failure to use Lawyer Checker cited in negligence claim
The Sunday Times this weekend has reported that in June first time buyers Mohamed and Aishah Noorgat have lost £175,000 to criminals posing as a legitimate law firm. The couple’s conveyancers, Action Conveyancing also known as ARC or Abode Solicitors, thought they were dealing with a legitimate solicitors practice M A Manning and Sons which […]
Conveyancers flock to sell out Awards !!
Law Firm Services have had an incredible response by conveyancers to the Conveyancing Awards and have sold out of tickets for the 300 capacity event Richard Mathias of LFS says “ we have been inundated with requests from law firms to both attend and enter the awards. To keep numbers sensible, we have unfortunately had […]
Government shale gas consultation launched
Last week the government unveiled controversial new plans for a proposed tax regime for shale gas allowances. A government consultation is now open on the proposed tax regime which the government hopes will encourage nearly £14 billion of investment in shale gas. The new allowance will reduce the tax on a portion of a company’s production […]
Rent holds steady in June
Average rent goes against usual seasonal increases by holding steady at £737 per month. According to the latest Buy-to-Let Index from LSL Property Services plc the surge in first-time buyers has eased the stress in the rental market. Over the last five years rent has seen a seasonal increase of an average 0.8% monthly increase […]