In a radical move that could restructure the way in which the conveyancing market operates HSBC has decided to opt for 100% separate representation unless the conveyancer is on a panel of only just over
A recent survey among conveyancing practitioners including Today’s Conveyancer readers revealed that only one third of respondents said they were satisfied in their area of practice. The survey, conducted by Searches UK, a leading provider
The following article is provided by Windsor Partners the leading professional indemnity insurance broker. The Treasury has announced radical changes to tax legislation with effect from April 2012, which will affect all solicitors and others
Move with Us the Cambridge based business that provides a broad range of services to estate agents has issued a press release following detailed research. The research confirms that buyers and sellers who start the
Following the market changing news that HSBC will now require its borrowers to use its own limited panel or have separate representation HSBC has decided to subscribe to the CML Handbook. On Friday morning last
Michael Coogan, former Director General of the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) will join business advisory firm, Deloitte, from Monday 9 January as Strategic Adviser to the firm’s financial services practice. Working closely with the
2012 sees the beginning of a new era with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) accepting applications for Alternative Business Structures (ABS). The process has taken more than two years of discussions, consultations and preparation to
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) have delivered another blow to conveyancing solicitors as they bring in tough new rules which will see many homeowners unable to release equity in their properties. Utilising equity in property
Bulldozers were brought in to demolish part of a brand new housing development in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, earlier this month when a group of residents took on the might of Taylor Wimpey and won. Taylor Wimpey
Council tenants will soon be offered an increased discount of up to £50,000.00 in a Right to Buy scheme shake-up. In some parts of the country this could see discounts trebled. The shake-up is part
On Tuesday, 20 December 2011, the Financial Services Authority (FSA) secured interim injunctions and freezing orders from the High Court against companies including St Clair Estates Limited, OFG Investments Limited, Option Land UK Limited, and
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have urged Solicitors to ensure close attention is paid to clients individual needs, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, and ensuring that they deliver a proper level of service.
The Land Registry has been carrying out research with government stakeholders and customers with a view to “widening the range of information searches to include searches of the Local Land Charges Register and other information
The recent Government announcement of an initiative to assist new build purchasers has prompted Eddie Goldsmith, partner at Goldsmith Williams, to urge the Government not to forget about home owners. The new mortgage indemnity scheme
A definition of a village green is noted in the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 as land ‘on which for not less than 20 years a significant number of inhabitants of any locality,
Data from the Land Registry shows just how much things are changing in the conveyancing market. A year ago the conveyancer registering the largest number of transfers for value was Countrywide Property Lawyers who registered
DevAssist, have developed and launched a new conveyancing search. The search informs purchasers, or professionals, of where undeveloped land exists within 75m of a specific property. When asked where the idea came from Paul Addision
Mary “Queen of Shops” Portas and her recent review highlight some important considerations for estate agents and conveyancers, according to The Bold Group, a membership body of over 120 independent high street law firms. Following
In defiance of the doom and gloom that currently surrounds the economy, house prices remained static in November but transactions increased by 4.5 percent, according to the House Price Index released by LSL Property Services.
Equity Release Solicitors’ Alliance (ERSA) carried out research over the last 12 months to establish what awareness and demand there is around equity release. The results show an increase in the percentage of people considering
The Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) which it the independent body that enforces the Search Code has announced that London based Legal & More Limited has been suspended from the Search Code, after failing to meet the required
Investors looking to reduce the impact of the Eurozone crisis on their finances have boosted buyer figures in the housing market during the last few weeks, according to Marsh & Parsons, a London based estate
The Law Society accredited its 1000th Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) firm today, less than a year since applications opened. Coventry-based Penmans Solicitors LLP has become the 1000th accredited CQS firm. The total number of law
There are some lenders requesting disclosure of information and/or documentation contained in conveyancing files, according to the Law Society and, in response to this, they have issued a Practice Note entitled "Lender Requests for Files".
We as conveyancers deal with all manner of clients including those who we have represented for years and know well, those who live locally and can pop into the office, those who seem legitimate and
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) and the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB) have today announced changes to the Search Code which will affect the way it is enforced throughout the UK. The new
The SRA have published the following warning to solicitors. “Information received by the SRA indicates that an office at 219-221 Alum Rock Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, B8 3BH appears not to be a legitimate branch
In what was a day full of razzamatazz Estate Agency Events filled one of the largest hotel venues in London for their award ceremony. Throughout the day the atmosphere buzzed with anticipation. Starting early in
Peter Rodd the Chair of the Law Society Property Section and senior conveyancing partner at Boys & Maughan in Margate has written an article in the Gazette criticising firms for failing to use the new
The SRA (Solicitors Regulatory Authority) has issued a warning to conveyancers to be on their guard even if you do a single sale and rent back transaction. The warning states “Since 16 September, anyone who
At a time when most lenders seem to want to maintain a professional distance from conveyancers Lloyds Banking Group yesterday went out of its way to engage conveyancers by speaking at the Conveyancing Association’s Christmas
The SRA has issued a warning to solicitors stating “We are concerned about a relatively new type of practice that targets the public by misleading them into investing in land for future development under false