by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | News, Updates
These reports present the findings of the 2019 survey of the legal needs of individuals in England and Wales. The survey was jointly commissioned by, and undertaken on behalf of, the Law Society and the Legal Services Board by YouGov plc.
by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | News, Updates
The largest ever survey of legal needs in England and Wales lays bare the advantages of the public understanding the legal landscape and seeking professional legal help.
by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | Alerts
Emails have been sent misusing the name of AMD Solicitors Limited and one its consultant solicitors Anthony Moore also known as Tony Moore.
by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | News
The group charged with pioneering Reservation Agreements in the house buying process admits both the industry and the public are split on whether the initiative will be a success.
by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | News
Leading property lawyers called for reform to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions in order to protect tenants and bring balance between the rights of tenants and landlords.
by Rob | Jan 27, 2020 | News
The vast majority of clients are happy with the services they receive, although there was a noticeable gap in satisfaction with regulated and unregulated providers, the largest ever survey of people’s legal needs has revealed.
by Rob | Jan 24, 2020 | Updates
Information about the 500 customers that lodged the most applications with us from October to December 2019.
by Rob | Jan 24, 2020 | Alerts
The SRA has received reports that members of the public have been receiving telephone calls purporting to be from Moon Beever LLP.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | Updates
General advice for conveyancers on how to avoid requisitions.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | Updates
LSB opens debate on professional competence in the legal services sector.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | Alerts
The SRA has received a report that a “Michael Wilson” is falsely claiming to be solicitor working for “TLT Solicitors”.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | News
The challenge for consumers is that for every experienced and expert unqualified lawyer there are many people doing conveyancing that should not be let near an electric kettle, let alone a conveyancing transaction.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | News
As estate agents and portals come under pressure over the advertising and selling of leasehold properties, a new workshop has been announced to give advice.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | News
The increasing demand for information on Japanese Knotweed during the house buying process is emphasising the need for householders to pay more attention to the problem, it is claimed.
by Rob | Jan 23, 2020 | News
The ongoing competence of lawyers – and how to test it – will come under the microscope from regulators who want to discover whether more can be done.
by Rob | Jan 22, 2020 | News
Leading industry consultant Kate Faulkner says media headlines and many industry market reports misrepresent affordability in the property market and put off first time buyers.
by Rob | Jan 22, 2020 | News
The Leasehold Solutions Group has arranged a training workshop to help estate agents understand imminent changes in leasehold legislation.
by Rob | Jan 22, 2020 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will seek to end multi-million payouts through the compensation fund in the midst of soaring burdens on the profession to prop it up.
by Rob | Jan 21, 2020 | News
A proptech platform for sales agents that hopes to significantly reduce agents’ fall-through rates has signed up former Douglas & Gordon director and Viewber co-founder Ed Mead help launch the business.
by Rob | Jan 21, 2020 | News
The annual conference of the National Association of Estate Agents takes place on February 27 – the date when the future of referral fees may well be decided.
