Conveyancing Association publish consumer guide to Lease Administration Fees
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has recently (6th March 2017) published its guide for consumers on leasehold property,
Chester Law Firm supports community with charity promotion
An innovative charity promotion is to be launched by one of Chester’s oldest law firms.
January 2017 Land Registry price paid data
Price Paid Data from Land Registry sets out the details of residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales.
The more affordable postcode next door
Recent findings have indicated that prospective homebuyers could potentially save hundreds of pounds by purchasing properties in a postcode next door
Public sector workers priced out of 7 UK regions
Across England and Wales, public sector workers with up to ten years of experience are being priced out of seven different regions
Practice Guide 21 update
Land Registry Practice Guide 21 has recently been amended to illustrate when separate fees are due during property transfers, even if a single transfer form is used.
LEAP 365 – legal case management software to fully integrate with Office 365
LEAP, the leading legal software provider for small law firms, today launches LEAP 365
30-year-low for homeownership
According to recent data, levels of UK homeownership have fallen to 62.9%, the lowest level since 1985 and down 0.7% from the previous year.
Housing ladder still hard to reach for prospective homebuyers
As average income last year was below the level needed to buy a starter home in certain areas, a quarter of neighbourhoods in England and Wales were off-limits to prospective homeowners.
Emerging Risks seminar demonstrates the scale of law firm concerns
Legal Eye hosted their first seminar in the Library of Birmingham yesterday (1st March) and were overwhelmed with the response. Keynote speeches delivered by the SRA, Paycasso, and Managing Director of Legal Eye Paul Saunders covering a wide range of risks, from exiting the EU to cybercrime, investment fraud and biometrics. Andrea Fairweather, Solicitor at […]
‘All the right moves’ free CPD event and networking drinks in Cardiff
On Thursday 16th March, InfoTrack and the Confederation of South Wales Law Societies are hosting a free CPD event and networking drinks at the Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway. A number of industry thought leaders will be presenting at this event, including Professor Brian Morgan who will be speaking on factors affecting the property market and the […]
PSR review Payment Systems Operators’ role in tackling scams
A draft Terms of Reference has recently been published by the Payments Systems Regulator (PSR).
Solicitors urged to alert SRA to criminal charges
The SRA have recently urged solicitors to adhere to Part 4 of the Practising Regulations, following increasing media reports of solicitors being charged or convicted of crimes.
Further Property Fraud Lessons – what to do after Mishcon
In this article, following the landmark judgement in Mishcon De Reya, Trevor Hallewell shares his thoughts on how the purchasers’ solicitors can minimise the risk of fraud.
400,000 workers needed to meet housing supply demand
In order to meet demand, the UK construction industry needs to hire over 400,000 workers each year for the next five years.
Ochresoft appoints Robert Sanderson as Managing Director
Ochresoft, the legal workflow software specialist, has announced the appointment of Solicitor and property industry stalwart, Robert Sanderson, as Managing Director.
