A landmark court judgment in favour of a firm of solicitors in a case of professional negligence, could have significant implications for future commercial property disputes.
Lack of specialist options leaves lenders facing bottlenecks, Key warns
Industry renowned Peter Sowerby discusses his fundraising efforts and how he’s raising awareness for Prostate Cancer
Experts have their say on the Land Registry House Price Index report for September 2016
First time buying and remortgaging thrive, as buy-to-let valuations plummet annually, new figures reveal
New research commissioned by legal regulators and the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) has identified principles to help legal services providers better communicate with their clients. Client care letters are required of all regulated professionals
Buy-to-let landlords may be forced to raise rents or sell their properties due to the Government’s punitive new tax regime, says a specialist lawyer.
The Chapel Allerton branch of Ison Harrison, the Leeds law firm, is celebrating two years of successful operation and has recently completed its nine hundredth conveyancing instruction. The branch has also just taken on its
Property demand sees rise of 16% month-on-month, according to figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Housing Market Report for September 2016.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published analysis of professional indemnity insurance trends for law firms. The analysis will be used to inform the development of proposals for changes to minimum cover requirements. Data was
The latest Property Transaction Data reports have been released for September/October 2016
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has today published initial ideas for improving the information available about law firms and solicitors, which could help consumers make more informed choices and result in a more competitive legal
The latest Land Registry UK House Price Index for August 2016 has been released
The average deposit paid for a property in England and Wales increased by c. £5,000 year-on-year, despite deposit sizes as a proportion of the purchase price falling by an average of 1% across the country,
Terrafirma Mine Searches Limited is proud to announce an investment in the business by Risq Ventures, and the appointment of Antony Turck as Chairman of the company.
Making effective referrals between property and private client departments is a business process that should be utilised to prolong client retention. Tom Bridge, a renowned consultant within legal businesses, explains how this can be achieved.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched its latest consultation on a new single assessment for would-be solicitors – the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).
Combination brings together leading West End firm and Victoria-based family and property law specialist London-based law firms Seddons and BD Laddie have today announced that they have joined forces, creating a 33-partner Top 200 UK
A recent conveyancing survey conducted by InfoTrack and Today’s Conveyancer found that over 70% of respondents had missed charging disbursements to clients, resulting in their firm often being left out of pocket as a result
Government should be addressing real housing issues rather than consulting on changes to SDLT filing and payment processes, says SLC
New survey reveals millions of pounds’ worth of business opportunities missed from residential conveyancing telephone quotes
Supply of available housing rose to the highest level seen since March this year, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) August Housing Market report Furthermore, the number of sales made to first
Newly appointed director discusses the conveyancing process and challenges facing the profession
Home buying couples, friends and those purchasing in groups now account for around 60% of residential transactions a year, according to research by My Home Move Buying collectively enables home buyers to afford more than
Analysis of the UK housing market by national estate agent, Jackson-Stops & Staff, reveals that the UK housing market remains alive and active. Number of properties on the market in the UK has increased since
A leading North West law firm has launched a fresh recruitment drive after being appointed to a prestigious conveyancing panel. Property Butler has chosen Hillyer McKeown to provide its estate agent clients with residential property
A national trade body has reached a significant milestone after awarding a key professional qualification for the 100th time.
The Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA) has announced the appointment of James Sherwood-Rogers as Chairman with effect from September 2016.
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has today confirmed it will continue unabated with its campaign to reform and amend the leasehold transaction process, despite recent developments. In August, the CA announced a number of recommendations it
North East law firm, Core Legal Limited, is delighted to announce the arrival of Licensed Conveyancer, Adele Burrows who is the latest member to join the newly established legal team based in Teesside. Adele joins
East Yorkshire is showing signs of positivity in the housing market despite UK figures revealing there has been a slow down across the country, according to Heptonstalls Solicitors. The Goole and Pontefract-based firm has seen
Demand for residential property is at the lowest level seen since November 2013, according to the NAEA July Housing Market Report.