All News articles – Page 7
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NewsLaw Society produces new podcast on online probate system and probate fees
Law Society policy adviser Emily Weidner speaks to Ian Bond about the new online probate service introduced by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) and what this means for solicitors.
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NewsProbate fee increase to be delayed
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has announced that the controversial probate fee increase will no longer take place on 1 April 2019.
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NewsCommonhold 'must earn market approval' to be viable leasehold alternative
The Law Society has responded to the Law Commission’s consultation on ‘Reinvigorating commonhold: the alternative to leasehold ownership’.
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NewsFreehold Management Enquiries form launched
Over 14 cross-industry trade and representative bodies, including the Law Society, have come together to create and endorse a new Freehold Management Enquiries (FME1)
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NewsTime to reform the leasehold system, say MPs
The home leasehold system needs reform, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (HCLG) has said, releasing its report on leasehold.
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NewsLaw Society Excellence Awards 2019
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019 . The Excellence Awards awards showcase excellence across the legal profession.
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NewsVulnerable patients at risk under new Mental Capacity Act
300,000 vulnerable people will see their rights stripped back every year by imminent changes to the Mental Capacity Act, the Law Society has said.
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NewsExcellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines
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NewsLeO rolls out new approach to complaints
The Legal Ombudsman has released new guidance setting out its approach when deciding what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in a case when determining complaints.
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NewsLaw Society updates Code for Completion by Post
The Law Society has published the latest version of the Code for Completion by Post. It will take effect from 1 May 2019
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NewsCLLS updates commercial development management agreement
The City of London Law Society has launched the second edition of its development management agreement (with ancillary asset management services)
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NewsWrite to your MP about the new probate fees
The government is attempting to raise probate fees – we are calling on our members to write to their local MP to urgently raise concerns regarding this stealth tax
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NewsLaw Commission releases consultation on the right to manage
The government has asked the Law Commission to review the right to manage (RTM) legislation to make it simpler, quicker and more accessible, particularly for leaseholders. Find out more, including about how to get involved
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NewsLaw Society rejects case for specialist Housing Court
The Law Society has responded to a Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) consultation exploring the case for a specialist housing court.
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NewsProperty Section committee vacancies
The Property Section is looking for residential or commercial property practitioners to join our Property Section committee.
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NewsLaw Commission to run consultation events on commonhold and the right to manage
The Commission has announced a series of regional events covering both topics and likely to be of interest to professionals
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NewsMoJ consults on code of practice for Mental Capacity Act
The Ministry of Justice is calling for evidence on the code of practice for the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA 2005). The consultation closes on 7 March 2019.
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NewsIFRS 16 and its impact on real estate leases
A change introduced on 1 January 2019, makes significant changes to lease accounting for affected commercial tenants, which is likely to influence the length of leases taken by tenants in future and impact tenants’ earnings and liabilities, with consequential effect on covenant tests
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NewsHMRC publishes guidance on cryptocurrency taxation
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has published guidance on how individuals possessing cryptoassets may be taxed.
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NewsGovernment under fire for failure to check probate 'stealth tax' costs
Government officials have not assessed the cost of administering probate for high value estates, despite plans to introduce increased charges, it has emerged.