Sanctions Guidance
The CLC, the regulator of specialist conveyancing and probate lawyers has today published proposed guidelines for sanctions to be used by its Adjudication Panel when making decisions in disciplinary cases.
LEAP provides outsourced cashier services to law firms
LEAP, the leading cloud-based practice management software provider, today announces a partnership with The Cashroom to provide outsourced cashier, management accounting and payroll services. The Cashroom will provide these services to LEAP client firms to increase efficiency, reduce costs and ensure full compliance with all Solicitors Accounts Rules.
Japanese Knotweed puts off 78% of buyers
Recent research has indicated that over three-quarters of home movers would be put off purchasing a property if they discovered Japanese Knotweed was present.
£2.3bn investment could speed up housebuilding
The Communities Secretary has recently launched a £2.3 billion fund with an aim to boost the housing supply in areas where demand is high.
First-time buyers face a century of saving
Recent research has indicated that it may take over a century to get onto the property ladder for buyers in certain professions.
Survey reveals real impact of Brexit on conveyancers
New research has indicated that Brexit has had little negative impact on the volume of conveyancing despite economic uncertainty.
2017 House price growth flattens
Recent research has shown that house price growth has reduced to 2.6% in the last three months until June.
‘Conveyancer – Business Leader’ revealed at British Mortgage Awards
Doug Crawford, CEO of My Home Move, has won the ‘Conveyancer – Business Leader’ at this year’s British Mortgage Awards.
Redbrick Solutions announce series of ‘Law firm Growth and Compliance’ roadshows
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to announce a stellar line-up for their upcoming Law Firm Growth and Compliance seminars.
Large deposit borrowers on the decline
Recent research has indicated that the number of large deposit borrowers is falling.
New opportunities for the legal profession – time to wake up?
The SRA have finalised their suggestions regarding the possible – less regulated – future of the legal profession.
Outsourcing Compliance – Can You Afford Not To?
Solicitors notoriously work long hours and rarely have enough time to get through all the requirements of the ever-increasing demands of clients.
Do leasehold reform measures go far enough?
A prominent figure in the leasehold industry has called for the Government to review the way in leasehold valuations are calculated.
Property sector could face increase in workloads and costs
The UK property sector is being urged to get to grips with the 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive in order to avoid facing a significant financial penalty.
Landmark webinars designed to help commercial conveyancers simplify their search requirements
Landmark Information, the environment, land and property data specialists, has announced a new series of CPD-webinars that are designed to help legal conveyancers in simplifying their search requirements for commercial transactions.
Third of second steppers need help from Bank of Mum and Dad
Recent research has indicated that 32% of people moving to their second home will require financial assistance from friends and family.
New acquisition for Southampton-based law firm
A local law firm has recently acquired another firm based in Richmond.
The Impact of Fracking – Does it affect your client?
In May 2017, the Conservative manifesto committed to enabling the controversial process of fracking to continue in the UK should they win the election.
Are home movers ‘sitting ducks’ for Friday afternoon fraud?
If you’ve ever heard the saying ‘sitting ducks’, you’ll know we’re referring to easy targets. Unfortunately, this rings true for the majority of home movers, as new findings show that a staggering 83% are ‘cyber blind’ to the risks posed by Friday afternoon fraudsters.
Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management system provides the ability to expand at Deo Volente Solicitors
Established multi-disciplinary firm, Deo Volente Solicitors, has selected the Proclaim Practice Management Software solution from Eclipse Legal Systems, the sole Law Society Endorsed legal software provider.
