Press Release: PM redirects HS2 funding to revolutionise transport across the North and Midlands
The Conservative Party Conference saw Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announce a redirection of HS2 funding. Billions of pounds are to be redirected from HS2 costs to build the daily connections that people depend on – unlocking potential, driving growth and transforming communities. The Prime Minister has today [Wednesday 4 October] unveiled his vision to deliver […]
LMS to launch new Charge Registration process, reducing the administrative overhead for law firms
LMS solution, launching on October 17th, allows LMS to receive updates directly from HM Land Registry (HMLR), reducing the administrative overhead for law firms No investment needed from firms with all development completed behind the scenes by LMS. LMS, the UK’s leading conveyancing services provider, today announces that it has revolutionised the charge registration process […]
Legal Eye Launches Source Of Funds/Source Of Wealth Training Course for Risk and Compliance Professionals
Legal Eye, a leading provider of compliance and risk management solutions for law firms, is excited to introduce its latest offering: a bespoke Source of Funds (SOF) and Source of Wealth (SOW) training course designed exclusively for risk and compliance professionals. This live and interactive one-hour online training session is tailored to meet the specific […]
How Milner Elledge Solicitors has optimised its performance with Osprey Approach
For over 30 years, Milner Elledge has represented and supported clients across all child and family law matters. With offices in Romford and Dagenham, the team provides a safe space to discuss cases for private or Legal Aid matters. Building digital-first processes Milner Elledge first implemented Osprey Approach over 12 years ago. Senior paralegal, Georgia […]
Introducing Hoowla’s Compliance Area: Elevating Compliance for Modern Law Firms
At Hoowla HQ we’re pleased to announce the release of the Compliance Area. This innovative addition to the Hoowla system is designed to empower legal professionals by simplifying and enhancing their regulatory compliance efforts. The Compliance Area is a comprehensive solution that promises to transform how legal teams monitor, manage, and report on various aspects […]
Homeowners in limbo as fate of new builds hangs in the balance amidst planning permission failure
Numerous homeowners are facing the prospect of potential demolition of their newly constructed homes in Crewe, Cheshire, as the entire estate was built without proper planning permission, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The 263 residents residing in the properties await their fate after discovering that their homes may be torn down. In 2018, Countryside […]
SRA takes control of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund, says The Law Society
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has taken control of the running of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), meaning solicitors’ clients will continue to be able to claim compensation – even if something is found to have gone wrong years after a firm has closed. The SRA Board decided in January to bring SIF under its […]
Just 8% of homebuyers plan to postpone property purchase until after the Christmas break – report
New research has revealed that homebuyers remain largely undeterred by current mortgage market turmoil, with 82% planning to continue their search for a new home in the run up to Christmas. eXp UK commissioned a survey of 980 homebuyers currently in the process of buying a home to find out how current mortgage market turmoil […]
FCA confirms leasehold buildings insurance reforms
The FCA has confirmed new measures to support leaseholders in the multi-occupancy buildings insurance market. From the new year, insurance firms will be forced to act in leaseholders’ best interests, treat leaseholders as customers when designing products and will be banned from recommending an insurance policy based on commission or remuneration levels. Insurers will also […]
