A year to push the envelope
Last January I remember the CA’s Chairman, Eddie Goldsmith, saying that (amongst other priorities) 2017 would be ‘the year of leasehold reform’. Knowing full well that Eddie doesn’t moonlight as a clairvoyant in his spare time, I’d still have to say that his predictions on what might unfold over the course of the last […]
Firm Ownership structure “irrelevant” when assessing financial failure risk
When it comes to assessing a law firm’s risk of financial failure, the ownership structure is “completely irrelevant”.
LFS announce new technology award
As part of the 2018 LFS Conveyancing Awards, there will be a new award for the Best use of Technology in Conveyancing.
Court of Appeal dismisses appeal contesting leasehold extension valuation
The Court of Appeal has today (24/1/18) ruled against Mundy in the long-running case regarding leasehold extensions.
December sees mortgage sales dip by 38%
The latest data has found that mortgage sales were down by 38% in December.
Head of Property retires at Bury & Bolton based firm
A Bury & Bolton based law firm has confirmed that Shefali Talukdar – its head of property and managing partner of 15 years – is retiring.
CLC strategy aims to be ‘regulator of choice’ by 2022
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has set out its ambition to be the regulator of choice for all property lawyers, meaning those it regulates take an ever-larger share of the conveyancing market.
Solve Legal Marketing welcomes new web developers
Solve Legal Marketing is making a strong start to 2018 with the appointment of two new web developers.
What do firms think about the CMA recommendations?
New research has found that the majority of conveyancing practice heads believe that client reviews are the best determinant of client choice.
Digital conveyancing one step closer as Government approve rule change
Land Registration rules that aim to pave the way for digital land registration have been approved by the Government.
December sees drop in completed HMLR applications
The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that completed applications saw a fall last month.
Will ‘rain gardens’ help prevent flood? Geoff Offen comments…
Geoff Offen, Managing Director at Future Climate Info (FCI) comments on Wildlife Trusts recent article in The Telegraph about building ‘rain gardens’ to prevent floods.
SME construction firms struggling to find skilled workers
A shortage of skilled workers has led resulted in two-thirds of those running SME construction firms struggling to find carpenters and bricklayers.
New look and feel for Lender Exchange
Decision First will shortly launch a new look and feel for its Lender Exchange website.
New Chief Ombudsman appointed
It’s recently been announced that a new Chief Ombudsman has been appointed today.
New AML rules lead to mandatory information request
New anti-money-laundering regulations introduced by the Government mean that the Solicitors Regulation Authority now require comprehensive information from law firms about people working in certain roles.
Borrowing cap should be abolished to boost housing supply
The borrowing cap on the Local Authority Housing Revenue Account should be removed to boost the delivery of housing supply.
Southampton Law Firm Appoints New Residential Team Manager
Southampton based law firm Moore Blatch has recently appointed a new Residential Team Manager.
Big Property Data – Your go to provider of the automated search
From Official Local Authority Searches to Environmental Reports, ordering searches related to property can be complex.
Solve Legal Marketing attend Modern Law Awards
Solve Legal Marketing were delighted to attend this year’s Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Awards.
