News – Page 32
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NewsSociety: lobby against ‘damaging’ SRA reforms
Ex-president writes to local societies warning that PII premiums will rise, while conveyancers could be turfed out of the market.
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NewsConveyancers remain cautious on hiring
The Conveyncer Sentiment found optimism in the sector is up.
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NewsAppeal court sets aside £186k professional negligence claim
Solicitor John Darby had not advised client of a user covenant put in place 22 years before by the neighbours.
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NewsSociety to open web system to all conveyancers
Licensed conveyancers as well as solicitors will be able to use the Conveyancing Portal so long as they pass due diligence tests.
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NewsLand Registry leak points to political risk of privatisation
The future of the registry is under consideration by its Whitehall parent body, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills.
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NewsLawyers cutting corners in housing rush, says Ombudsman
Conveyancers seek changes to ensure compliance with stamp duty payment as complaints soar.
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OpinionLand Registry consultation is a sham
Leaked minutes suggest that some want to steam ahead with ‘privatisation’ before official decisions are taken.
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NewsLegal action threat over Land Registry plan
Proposal to centralise local land charges register hits strong opposition.
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FeatureChancel repair liability
This is certainly a difficult and complicated topic. Here is a fresh view on it.
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NewsHudson: unrated indemnity insurers not an automatic risk
The Law Society has called for talks with Yorkshire Building Society to discuss its plans to remove law firms from its panel.
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OpinionConveyancing and the great address mess
It makes economic sense for address records to be made freely available as a single national resource.
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NewsConveyancing firm must pay £100k over valuation
Judge orders law firm to halve the costs of settlement with surveyors.
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FeatureChancel repair changes
There has been little clarity about the impact of changes to chancel repair liability.
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NewsRegistry plan could undermine economy, Law Society says
Government proposals could undermine register’s integrity and introduce conflicts of interest, Smithers warns.
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NewsSociety criticises Land Registry land-charge grab
No pressing need for registry to extend powers and take over local land charge service, Society says.
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NewsConveyancing case is a ‘clarion call’ for lawyers
The Court of Appeal ruled that a conveyancer’s failure to follow best practice contributed to a mortgage fraud.
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ProfileAssets frozen in conveyancing case
Nitin Khandhia is acting for clients whose funds intended for buying a house never reached the vendors.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell buys ex-Halliwells unit
ABS pioneer’s debt legal services arm to take on HL Interactive for undisclosed sum.
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OpinionLand Registry: let’s have a broader view
Plan to turn the registry into a ‘service delivery company’ deserves greater scrutiny.