News – Page 14
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NewsPrice transparency showing solicitors are affordable, says SRA
Consumers helped by price information but most still choose lawyer based on other factors.
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NewsConveyancing bill would impose minimum standards
Conservative MP Marco Longhi claims solicitors are not always highlighting potential downsides to a residential purchase.
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NewsNegligence claim dismissed in 'stripy mews house' case
Charles Russell Speechlys faced £4.6m claim over its handling of a property transaction.
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NewsConveyancers warned of letters causing delays
Mortgage lender says unnecessary correspondence can be avoided by checking handbook guidance.
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NewsConveyancing guidance on witness-free electronic signatures imminent
HM Land Registry says witnessed e-signatures will remain the norm for at least another couple of years.
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OpinionConveyancing solicitors keeping people moving during the Covid-19 crisis
Law Society's property law conference will offer insights from experts on developments in SDLT, planning law, residential and commercial property law.
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NewsWhat you may have missed from the magazine
A digest of important developments since our last print edition.
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OpinionLeasehold reform is good news for solicitors
The Law Commission’s proposed reforms for the future of leasehold and commonhold home ownership.
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NewsLand Registry confirms electronic signature arrangements
'Last strict requirement' for paper and pen is removed, paving the way for electronic conveyancing.
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NewsLaw Commission unveils leasehold proposals
Recommendations to be considered by government include 'fit for purpose' commonhold regime.
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News'No more tolerance' for paper-based conveyancing
Land Registry chief says potential threat of another coronavirus outbreak is changing expectations.
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NewsTax 'holiday' for homebuyers in Wales
Law Society welcomes 'support and stimulus' for residential conveyancing market.
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NewsLand Registry to sign up for witness-free e-signatures
Nearly two decades after the technology became legal, the registry announces plans to accept e-signing of deeds.
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NewsRebuked owner felt ‘deceived’ by consultant mishandling transactions
Emma Reese gave undertaking to bank not knowing her colleague was under investigation.
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NewsSimplify expands conveyancing empire with southeast deal
Acquisition of Cook Taylor Woodhouse creates the largest operator in the London market.
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NewsPI and conveyancing still just 50% of normal, firm warns shareholders
NAHL chief executive tells annual general meeting the business will remain sustainable despite challenges.
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NewsCash-rich conveyancer snaps up south east law firm
Backed with private equity investment, O’Neill Patient plans to make further acquisitions in future.
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FeatureLaw Society spotlight: June’s Council meeting
Because of the pandemic this was Council’s first full meeting conducted remotely.
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NewsWork begins on property logbooks to speed up conveyancing
Digital file would contain key data required to complete a residential transaction.
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NewsFraudulent solicitor jailed over fake property sales
Solicitor worked with practice manager to purport to sell London properties that were never on the market.