Parallel advice from the FCA and SRA on the way vulnerable customers are treated
Today’s Conveyancer reported last week that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified the way vulnerable customers are treated by law firms to be a key risk within their Risk Outlook report 2015/2016. This mirrors advice by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) who published an Occasional Paper on Vulnerable Customers in Financial Services in February […]
Plentific Partners with Zoopla Property Group to launch new ‘Find a Pro’ service
Helping users to find reliable professionals in their area Plentific & Zoopla Property Group (ZPG) today announced the launch of a new service – Find a Pro – which provides users with access to thousands of professionals and local tradesmen for home-related projects and services. Find a Pro, which will be available across Plentific.com, Zoopla […]
Work begins on £0.5bn investment to create 4,000 new homes
A deal has been signed which will herald the start of a half a billion pound investment to deliver new homes and jobs in Hull. The deal was completed as work began on the first of 4,000 homes which will transform housing across a major city. Construction has started on 67 properties in East Hull […]
Searches UK to sponsor LFS Awards 2015
On the 17th of September, Law Firm Services will be hosting the conveyancing conference and annual awards for the 7th year running. The conveyancing conference and awards will take place at the MK Stadium in Milton Keynes. The main conference will be held from 9.15am to 4.30pm and is worth a total of 5 CPD […]
Holiday figures show legal calls spike 12% after a Bank Holiday
Legal receptionists at telephone answering specialist Moneypenny are urging law firms to be sure they are prepared for the holiday season, as latest figures highlight the effect a Bank Holiday has on call figures. Looking back over data for Bank Holidays so far this year, the company has found that the average call spike the day […]