2014 sees lending figures reach 2007 levels, according to CML report

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Statistics for the third quarter of 2014 from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) demonstrate significant quarterly growth in both house purchases and remortgage activity within Greater London. According to the data, the amount of loans and borrowing figures in quarter three reached the highest point since 2007. The total of first time buyer loans […]

AIB Group (UK) plc (Appellant) v Mark Redler & Co Solicitors (Respondent) [2014] UKSC 58

Introduction We welcome again Anis Waiz, solicitor and head of commercial litigation at Curtis Law Solicitors, as he continues his critical review of current case law. Readers may recall this case and will note the case summary 30th January 2012 https://todaysconveyancer.co.ukaib-group-uk-plc-v-mark-redler-co-a-firm-ewhc-35-ch-23-january-2012-cms-912 Whilst this case follows on from a number of high profile claims against solicitors […]

SRA launches support for small firms

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has set out plans to support small firms in a paper released at today’s SRA national conference for compliance officers in Birmingham. Chief Executive Paul Philip used his opening address to the 400 delegates at the conference to launch the discussion about the issues facing small law firms and what […]

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Britain has many outdated and unused laws most probably because there is a long, complex process involved when removing a law from the statute books in Britain. The removal has to be approved at no less than four separate stages, which is why there are many laws which aren’t upheld, practiced or adhered to any […]

Japanese Knotweed: ‘One of the most destructive weeds in the UK’

Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is one of the most invasive plant species in Britain. It is a hardy, bamboo-like perennial plant that, although quite attractive on first glance, is highly aggressive and destructive. It has been known to block footpaths, grow through concrete, damage tarmac, flood defences and homes1. Japanese knotweed was originally introduced by […]