Toby Perkins questions Secretary of State
Toby Perkins, Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS), recently put a question to the current Minister of State for DBIS concerning conveyancing and the Land Registry’s plans for e-Mandation and self-service. Perkins asked: ‘what assessment he has made of the effect on (a) conveyancers and (b) small and medium-sized enterprises of a change […]
Leicestershire Law Firm has new appointment
Leicestershire solicitors’ firm, Headley’s, has appointed Jackie Frampton to head up their team in Lutterworth. Specialising in residential conveyancing and with over 20 years’ experience, Ms Frampton has worked in law firms in both Coventry and Daventry and says she is joining the firm at a very exciting time. Ms Frampton said: ‘After years of […]
CLC reminder to include railway tunnels in searches
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has issued a reminder to ensure searches include railway tunnels. In inner London, conveyancers are reminded to search for Network Rail and Transport for London tunnels, while those commissioning searches in central Newcastle should consider the Tyne and Wear Metro and those in central Glasgow need to keep the Glasgow […]
Mark Blackwell leaves Xit2 after EDM takeover
Xit2, the online property and data network, will see it’s managing director, Mark Blackwell leave in the wake of its sale to EDM group. Joe Pepper from EDM Group will take over the role from Blackwell, who has held the reins for six years. Pepper said: “I am delighted that xit2 has become part of […]