All Conveyancing articles – Page 3
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NewsHibernating conveyancing firm brought back to life as consultancy
Revived business offers solicitors chance to keep around 70% of fees billed.
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NewsOmbudsman misses key targets but happy with progress
Complaints handler also reveals area of law that attracts the most consumer grievances.
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NewsActivist conveyancers lose vote of no confidence in Law Society
Conveyancers unhappy with updated property information form forced a special general meeting which took place this afternoon.
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NewsCLC ramps up 'polluter pays' model for ombudsman costs
Chief executive says firms with disproportionate number of complaints should pay more in levy contributions.
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NewsFuller figure in conveyancing
Solicitor Roy Fuller was a genial and unbelievably patient man who looked like the archetype of a British flying officer in a war film.
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NewsSociety begins TA6 consultation process
Chancery Lane wants to understand members' concerns and experiences to improve the property information form.
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OpinionTA6 forms will continue to evolve
Modernising is always a challenge for conveyancers but we need to embrace it in order to thrive.
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NewsConveyancers warned over post-completion work
Specialist regulator says some members not taking their responsibilities seriously and using Land Registry to check their work.
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NewsLaw Society announces date for special general meeting
SGM to hear confidence motion over latest version of TA6 property information form.
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NewsSociety to consult on TA6 property information form
Compulsory implementation of fifth edition for accredited CQS members put on hold for six months.
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NewsDisgruntled conveyancers demand Law Society special meeting
Meeting would discuss a no-confidence motion over updated TA6 property information form.
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NewsSociety pledges better communication over conveyancing form
Chancery Lane acknowledges members were surprised by the number and nature of amendments in latest version of TA6 property form.
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NewsHigh Street firm hit with £12,400 fine for breaching undertaking
Firm had agreed to register charges on properties within five days; it took more than 18 months.
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NewsMemory lane
A call for voluntary HIPs and a constitutional balancing act: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 17 May 2024
Antidemocratic sanctions, assisted dying risks and conveyancing collaboration: your letters to the editor.
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NewsIn depth: MPs hear pleas to mandate upfront information in house sales
Mandating upfront information would ‘revolutionise’ the home buying and selling process, MPs hear. Sharing up to 300 pieces of information would provide more certainty that the transaction is going ahead.
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NewsHome buying and selling: Mandate upfront information, MPs told
Industry bodies say provision of property information earlier in the process will speed up sales and reduce fall-throughs.
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NewsEmployee forged signature after feeling ‘pressured’ by client
SRA says conveyancing assistant acted dishonestly when put under pressure to complete purchase.
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NewsHome buying and selling inquiry: MPs to hear evidence from industry bodies
Home Buying and Selling Group and Conveyancing Association chiefs will give evidence in opening session.
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Memory lane
Regulation reform rejected and a conveyancing monopoly: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.