Legal firms are a top target for cyber attackers according to a new report
Legal firms are a prime target for cyber attackers due to the sensitive client information and funds they manage. In particular, conveyancing solicitors should be vigilant as property transactions are well known targets for cybercrime. That’s according to the latest report from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The report was created for senior decision […]
Conveyancers could be liable for fraud under new proposals
Proposals from the Law Commission to reform the Land Registration Act would impose a new statutory duty on conveyancers to check the identity of clients. And, where conveyancers fail to take reasonable care, they could be forced to make indemnity payments to the Land Registry. The Law Commission’s proposals are designed to stop property fraudsters […]
Law Commission propose radical leasehold reform
The Law Commission has put forward radical new proposals aimed at delivering a fairer deal for leasehold homeowners. Designed to give leaseholders security and control over their homes the proposals include: Options for changing the valuation formula, making it easier for homeowners to buy the freehold Removing the requirement that leaseholders must have owned their […]