CLC shares interim referral fee report and calls for ‘hard evidence of how fees are used or abused’
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has published its interim report into the use of referral fees and put forward a series of recommendations to strengthen transparency and consumer protection. The review found that referral arrangements can play a legitimate role in conveyancing and help consumers to access services conveniently, provided they operate clearly, consistently […]
Compliance roles to be separated from senior leadership, as SRA clamps down on client money protection
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has confirmed the first intended actions to come out of recent client money consultations. “Higher risk” firms with a turnover of more than £600,000, or holding more than £2 million of client money, must make sure no single individual can both run a firm and oversee its compliance, including with […]
Homeowners to be given access to HMLR data in digital property logbook trial
Homeowners will be given direct access to their own Land Registry data as part of a 12-month digital property logbook trial set to begin this month. The trial, which has been coordinated by the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA), will explore how homeowners can securely access the data, with participating logbook providers encouraged to explore innovative […]
HMLR issues updates for 23 land registration practice guides to reflect changes to digital systems
HM Land Registry has issued updates to 23 land registration practice guides to reflect how applications should be made using its digital systems. The updates were released on 1st June, and include specific guidance for conveyancers on private trusts of land (PG24), discharge of charges (PG31), leasehold reform legislation (PG27), when to register leases (PG25), […]
Profile: Angela Hesketh, head of government and public affairs at PEXA
Angela Hesketh is a dual-qualified conveyancer with an extensive understanding of the challenges within residential property law and practice. Transitioning to consultancy, she advised startups on reshaping the industry whilst streamlining conveyancing processes. She has an unrelenting dedication to transformation together with a commitment to a more efficient, transparent, and user-centric property market. Angela sits […]