Banks often blame customers for fraud issues
The Financial Ombudsman Service has revealed that there is a 36% rise in complaints with regards to how banks dealt with fraud and scams when compared to 2019. Last year, many banks and financial institutions signed up to the voluntary code, which meant that they refunded victims of fraud, if the victim isn’t at fault. […]
When legal representation falls short: study finds diversity is lacking in law firms
Diversity is a factor high on the list of any industry looking to ensure parity in their workforce and hiring practices. Nowhere should this be more the case than in the legal industry. Ensuring the workforce is representative of the wider society is particularly important within this sector because of the direct link it has […]
Law Society think moving now before SDLT deadline is ‘longshot’
Solicitors’ leaders are urging consumers to have realistic expectations about achieving their dream move before the looming stamp duty holiday deadline. Many people are keen to conclude their sales and purchases prior to Christmas, while others entering the housing market in the New Year will still be hoping to take advantage of the stamp duty […]
Hackney Council offering partial land search
Following on from a cyber attack which disrupted their systems, Hackney Council have released a statement offering partial land searches. This isn’t great news for those who rely on the Local Authority for searches to get their transaction through before the stamp duty land tax deadline on 31 March 2021. The statement on the Hackney […]