Goldsmith Williams launch bridging loans team with Precise Mortgages
Tara McDermott and Emma Lynch at Goldsmith Williams have been appointed as “Team Precise Bridging” a dedicated bridging team to work alongside Precise Mortgages. Eddie Goldsmith said: “We have had the privilege of working with Precise Mortgages since they launched. When Precise were looking to offer a bridging proposition we were appointed their preferred panel […]
Coodes promote four to partner
Cornwall and Devon based law firm Coodes have promoted four members of staff, bringing heir total number of partners to 32. One of the four promoted, Truro based Sarah Cowley will head up the firm’s specialist New Build team.With expertise including residential leases, equity release and first time buyers, she is a Member of the […]
Land Registry Privatisation due for Parliamentary debate
As Britain recovers from the shock of a Brexit result in last week’s referendum, we try to remember that for the moment life still goes on even as the pound crashes around us. This week, parliament will be meeting to discuss the government’s controversial plans to sell off Her Majesty’s Land Registry. David Lammy, who […]
Council for Licensed Conveyancers consults on changes to education and training
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has today launched a consultation on proposals that will see delivery of education and training move away from the regulator. The Council will continue to set the standards to be achieved to apply for a licence to practise as a Licensed Conveyancer or Licensed Probate Practitioner. The CLC has […]
A phased review of the SRA Handbook and regulatory approach – Principles, Code of Conduct and Practice Framework Rules
The SRA is planning to radically simplify the Handbook, starting with revising the Principles and the Code of Conduct. For the first time, they are proposing two separate codes – a Code of Conduct for Solicitors and a Code of Conduct for Firms. These replace detailed and prescriptive requirements with a framework for competent and […]
ULS to grow “irrespective” of uncertaintly in UK housing market
Shares in eConveyancer developer ULS technology have risen after they announced their full year trading results for the period until March 2016. The technology firm announced increased revenues by 28% and an increase in conveyancing completions by 16%. For the financial year to end-March, ULS reported pretax profit of £3.1 million, up from £1.5 million […]
SRA unveil fees level calculator
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have unveiled their fees calculator in an effort to help practitioners plan for next year. The proposed individual fee has fallen from £320 to £290 with the SRA’s net funding requirement going from £54.1 million to £53.5 million. Paul Philip, SRA Chief Executive, said: “We know that planning ahead is a […]
