Law Society responds to the LSB’s NDA report

You will have already seen that earlier today we covered the LSB’s publication regarding NDAs. Evidence NDAs used to cover up illegal conduct, promote imbalances of power and restrict access to justice published by the Legal Services Board. The Legal Services Board has published this morning a summary report of evidence on the use and […]

Free webinar to give conveyancers guidance into legal indemnity insurance

Indemnity insurance policies can be an effective strategy for getting transactions through smoothly where title defects, lack of Building Regulations or breaches of restrictive Covenants come to light. This approach is widely accepted by lenders, with conveyancers responsible for making sure any policies are suitable and fit for purpose. Property search and data experts, tmgroup […]

Evidence NDAs restrict access to justice, says LSB

Evidence NDAs used to cover up illegal conduct, promote imbalances of power and restrict access to justice published by the Legal Services Board. The Legal Services Board has published this morning a summary report of evidence on the use and misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), based on the experience of those who responded to a […]

Not a Place of Honour: Secrets in Cornwall’s Cliffs

Groundsure client care clauses

Innocently passed by thousands of walkers each year as they traverse the South West Coastal path along the dramatic northern coastline of Cornwall, is the chain link fence marking the perimeter of RRH Portreath. A MOD sign warns of “dangerous cliffs and old mine workings”, while through the security fencing, walkers may spot the ‘golf […]

Why building reviews is important with Compare My Move

Company reviews play a vital role in building trust with clients as well as shaping your brand. As a Compare My Move partner, you can collect reviews and display them on your website with our widget feature. This helps contribute to clients choosing your company and an increased conversion rate. Builds trust with clients Your […]

From Leaseholds to Freeholds: Exploring Property Law Changes in England

The property industry has seen substantial changes since the address made by King Charles in the last quarter of 2023 regarding property reform laws for the UK. The aim of these laws is to afford property owners and renters more rights to the lands that they live on. While these bills were announced last year, […]

Budget may exclude stamp duty and IHT cuts amid fiscal constraints

In the forthcoming budget announcement scheduled for March 6th, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is anticipated to prioritise other fiscal measures over reductions in stamp duty and inheritance tax, reflecting a more restrained approach due to limited financial flexibility. Initial ambitions for comprehensive tax cuts have been tempered by less favourable official forecasts, leading to a refocused […]