Land registration: Practice guides updated

Discharge of charges (PG31) Page summary: Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31). Change made: Section 2.11 has been amended as a result of a change of contact details for our Commercial Arrangements Section. Time updated: 6:00am, 17 June 2024 Approval of mortgage documentation (PG30) Page summary: How […]

The Importance of Good Customer Service in Legal Tech

In the world of legal technology, providing exceptional customer service is paramount. Law firms depend on their software providers not only for cutting-edge solutions but also for unwavering support to ensure these tools are utilised to their fullest potential. At SOS, the Client Success Consultants (CSCs) play a critical role in achieving this objective. In […]

PLAG blasts “condescending” Law Society protocol form delay

Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG) has responded to the Law Society’s decision to delay in the mandatory implementation of the updated fifth edition of the TA6 Property Information Form, describing the decision as ‘disappointing’ and ‘condescending’ in a statement circulated on Sunday (16th June) evening. The group, which has been responsible for an online petition […]

Law Society delays updated TA6 introduction

The Law Society has announced mandated use of the updated TA6 property information form will be delayed until January 2025 to enable it to further consult members on the content and implications. In a statement released today (Friday 14th June) Law Society of England and Wales chief executive officer Ian Jeffery says “For many members […]

Labour promises young people ‘the dream of owning their own home’

As the Labour manifesto was launched today in Manchester, acknowledgment of the need to ‘kickstart growth’ in the housing market promises to deliver a ‘dream’ for the young to own their own homes.  Party leader Keir Starmer has outlined a plan to ‘get Britain building again’ and has placed importance on giving priority on first-time […]

Calls for property logbooks to become mandatory

A report by consumer group Which? has recommended the adoption of digital logbooks as a means for government to ‘find ways to make home information and advice relevant to consumers’ needs, accessible, and accurate and reliable.’ ‘Reforming EPCs to support households in the energy transition‘ considers way to make EPC information more accessible, suggesting  every […]

‘Devil in the detail’ – reaction to Conservative manifesto

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has launched the Conservative manifesto for the General Election on 4th July, at Silverstone race circuit. His speech held few surprises for property professionals with many of the policy commitments announced in the national press over the past couple of days. The Labour party are yet to publish their manifesto but […]

Green Party pledges affordable housing solution to ‘unaddressed crisis’

The Green Party have spoken about housing, calling it an “unaddressed crisis” in their manifesto launch. Carla Denyer, Party leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, went through their pledges of more social homes, and said that they will “provide affordable housing through our right homes, right place, right price charter”. The Green […]

Market maintains momentum despite ‘more tentative top-end’

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The majority of buyers and sellers have continued their plans since the election was called, with the only sign of election caution being a slight drop in the number of new sellers especially at the typically more discretionary top-end of the market, according to Rightmove’s House Price Index. Over the last four weeks, the number […]

Improving Property Payments: Why are we Waiting?

The SRA consumer protection review notwithstanding, the future of property transactions may be that conveyancing firms no longer hold client money. As momentum continues to build around the concept of synchronisation, the Conveyancing Association has published a discussion paper that considers the impact for conveyancers of no longer moving property related payments through Client Account. […]

Answering legal exam/assignment questions

Legal exams and assessments can be stressful. Few people love taking them, and even if you know the answer to the question, formulating it in the correct way to ensure the best exam or assignment results can be a challenge. But don’t worry, there is a knack to it that you can learn. Legal questions […]