Expert Opinion: Conveyancing fraud – Who picks up the bill?
I think that it is fair to say that many conveyancers have been shocked by the decision in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya (see Today’s Conveyancer January 30th 2017). But it is consistent with previous court decisions and follows basic principles. The buyer’s solicitors were held liable to a buyer client for breach […]
Say what you think
Say what you think The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s soon to be issued consultation could have a huge impact in the event of a claim. Howden encourages all law firms to make their thoughts known As I write this, the April 2017 solicitors’ renewal season is hull-down on the horizon. The October renewal is still fresh […]
Changes to Practice Guide 6
Land Registry practice guide 6 has recently been amended in relation to the evidence required to remove a restriction.
January Land Registry transaction data
The Transaction Data indicates that in January, 1,563,350 applications were completed by Land Registry.
2016 sees first rise in number of active conveyancing firms in five years
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – 2016 end-of-year edition