The Law Society needs your help in the fight against organised crime
In October 2013, the HM Government released the Serious and Organised Crime Strategy, in an effort to detract such criminal activity that had a detrimental effect on the UK. The strategy focussed on the 4 Ps of an effective action plan against serious misconduct: Pursue, Prevent, Protect and Prepare – scheduled to be in place […]
First-time buyer sales climb 11% despite wider market slowdown
September sees 25,800 first-time buyer completions — up 11% compared to 23,200 a year ago Average first-time buyer deposit falls 8% year-on-year to £26,134, despite purchase prices rising Average first-time buyer deposit now represents 67.6% of annual first-time buyer income — down 12 percentage points year-on-year The number of first-time buyer house completions in the […]
Events to support Competence Statement Consultation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is running two events to raise awareness and understanding of the SRA’s draft Competence Statement and supporting documents. Bespoke sessions are taking place in in London and Birmingham on 19th November and 5th December targeted at: Training Principals (19th November, Chancery Lane, London, 10 am -12 noon). All stakeholders including […]