Local Authority Search delays need to be tackled
As I hope you’re aware, the Association is currently putting the final pieces in place for our ‘White Paper’ on ‘Modernising the Home Moving Process’ and we have looked extensively throughout the current system to see where there can be severe delays, or increased costs, or both, and in doing so have actively looked at […]
SRA starts discussion on better information for consumers
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published initial ideas for improving the information available about law firms and solicitors, which could help consumers make more informed choices and result in a more competitive legal sector. In its discussion paper, “Regulatory data and consumer choice in legal services”, the SRA explores what information it could […]
Trio of solicitors struck off after fraudsters infiltrate firm
A firm costing the compensation fund almost £3 million through their handling of conveyancing transactions have had three of their solicitors struck off.