Compliance is not a four-letter word, but “fine” is…

Today’s Conveyancer recently reported that four firms have now been named as having received fines from the SRA under its new wider powers, in place since July 2022. The SRA, having announced the intention to clamp down on firms not complying with its transparency rules, has demonstrated the will behind the words, with its chief […]
The Ombudsman’s Corner: January 2023

Happy New Year everyone and welcome to the first “Ombudsman’s Corner” of 2023. In the last column, I set out details of the changes we are making to our Scheme Rules on 1st April 2023 with regards to our time limits. This time, I am going to explain how we are changing our rules in […]
#BCAwards2023 | Sponsor Spotlight: Conveyancing Foundation

The third edition of the British Conveyancing Awards is just around the corner. Alongside a new, larger venue and a new headline sponsor in Groundsure, #BCAwards2023 is all about recognising and rewarding the herculean efforts of conveyancing superheroes who, despite hurdles aplenty, continue to go above and beyond to help clients move into their dream […]