Legal Aid Is Overwhelmingly Supported By The Public
Marking the recent anniversary of the government’s review of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LAPSO), The Law Society confirmed that the public are strongly in support of legal aid. The Law Society President, Simon Davis said: “Our legal needs survey with the Legal Services Board shows a huge 92% of […]
Protecting Yourself Against Probate Fraud
Did you know that probate fraud costs in the region of £150m a year? That’s the figure provided by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). It’s no surprise that this type of fraud can be committed both by members of the family, but also by organised criminals who use various methods to divert […]
FTBs Offered 30% New Homes Discount
Following the manifesto promises about reducing the price of a new home, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, has announced a First Homes Discount which will cut the cost of some new homes. The First Homes scheme will price the home 30% below market value. This discount will remain with the home so that it can then […]
Japanese Knotweed Prompts Law Society Transaction TA6 Form Updates
Conveyancers have been urged to encourage sellers to provide detailed information on issues such as Japanese knotweed and septic tanks after the Law Society has published updated property information forms (TA6). However, the form’s wording has now been amended to allow homeowners to reply ‘don’t know’ when it comes to disclosing known issues such as […]