Regulatory & Compliance Update
SRA thematic reviews During our recent Access All Areas legal panel session the Solicitors Regulation Authority was asked what thematic reviews it was planning to carry out over the next 12-18 months, and although it said these had not yet been fixed in stone they could cover: Law firm culture Immigration work Powers of attorney/deputyship […]
Challenging start to 2022 predicted as listings slow
Conveyancers may face a challenging start to 2022 as the number of properties coming to market has dropped below pre-pandemic figures, down by an average of 9% compared to July, August and September 2019. The analysis has come from data spanning property listings, sold subject to contract, legal conveyancing and completions in the latest edition […]
The Importance of Up-Front Information
With the stamp duty holiday now over, conveyancers and estate agents are looking forward to a more stable market with a little less pressure to meet artificial deadlines. This has meant a return to focus on some of the key issues that affect the home buying and selling process. There is widespread agreement that things […]
“Deposit Unlock” – the new Help to Buy?
The newly announced Deposit Unlock scheme brought by a joint venture between the Home Builders Federation and the insurer Gallacher Re will help prospective housebuilders raise deposits and encourage lenders to be more flexible. Following a pilot in the North East between Newcastle Building Society and several homebuilders, the scheme is now ready to go […]
X-Press Legal Services welcomes new owner for Central region
X-Press Legal Services has announced the arrival of new owner David Mermod for one of the largest franchise regions. Central region, which covers Nuneaton, Bedford, Telford, Shropshire, North West Leicestershire, Powys, Hereford, Coventry and Rugby will now come under the stewardship of David Mermod. David comes with a wealth of experience in the sector, having completed […]