Best conveyancer for first time buyers declared
Beaumont Legal, one of the country’s fastest growing conveyancing firms, has been voted Best Law Firm for Conveyancing for the second consecutive year, after the Wakefield-based solicitors clinched top honours at the 2014 First Time Buyer Readers’ Awards. Held at the Landmark Hotel, London on Friday 25th April, the awards celebrate those who are helping […]
Consultation on the publishing of disciplinary data
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers has launched a six week consultation asking for views on its proposals for publishing data about the disciplinary history of the individuals and firms it regulates. We would like to hear your views on the possibility of publishing: – Notice of hearings of the Adjudication Panel, including details of the […]
Local authorities consider legal challenge to Land Registry proposals
– Property sales transactions at risk of collapse – Delays inevitable due to local authority staff cuts – Quality of information will deteriorate Local authority CEOs have mooted a possible legal challenge against central government following a meeting organised by the DCLG and […]
After a busy bank holiday, Moneypenny looks ahead to Legalex 2014
Telephone answering specialist Moneypenny has reported its busiest ever bank holiday weekend in terms of the number of calls taken for its continually growing portfolio of legal clients. Over the May Day weekend, Moneypenny’s Legal Receptionists handled over four times more calls than during the equivalent weekend in 2013. There are a number of reasons […]
Searches UK raise money for charity
Searches UK raise money for charity in the Brighton legal walk Searches UK, a leading provider of searches to UK conveyancing practitioners, is both proud and delighted to be joining the 10k Brighton Legal Walk in June to help raise money for charity. All of the Searches UK team will start the walk at the […]
Nicola Scahill – consultant at BCL Legal – gives her overview of the UK’s conveyancing jobs market….
There’s no doubting that us Brits are passionate about owning our property; especially when compared to our European cousins. Sure, many people have been bruised following the downturn and economic turbulence of recent years but confidence is coming back. That’s not just our optimistic point of view as we’re seeing a real surge in demand […]