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Law Society publishes guide on Code for Completion by Post
The Law Society has published the latest version of the Code for Completion by Post. It has been amended to clarify the position following the Court of Appeal ruling in Dreamvar in 2018
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MHCLG publishes new consumer guides on home buying and selling
They set out information about the process generally, the different professionals involved, the steps towards completing a property transaction, and where to find further information. We are pleased that the government has engaged with the Law Society and other stakeholders to prepare these guides
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Do you think there should be a specific CON29DW for new-build properties?
The Drainage and Water Searches Network (DWSN) is currently undertaking an informal consultation to seek conveyancers’ views on the development of a specific CON29DW for new-build properties
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Law Society responds to Law Commission leasehold consultation
Moves to make it easier for leaseholders to take control of their freeholds through right to manage have been broadly welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales, in response to the Law Commission’s consultation
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Law Society publishes new TA13 form
We’e amended the TA13 Completion Information and Undertakings form to reflect the changes made to the Code for Completion by Post in response to the Court of Appeal decision in the Dreamvar case last year
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Consultation on ‘no-fault’ evictions a step in the right direction, Law Society says
Landlords will no longer be able to evict tenants using section 21 notices in new plans announced by the government.
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What is happening with probate fees? HM Courts & Tribunals Service Q&A
In March 2019, it was announced that the statutory instrument bringing the revised probate fee scheme into force would be delayed. HM Courts & Tribunals Service has published more information on what practitioners should be doing until the scheme is implemented.
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Probate registries to close under plans to centralise HM Courts and Tribunals Service
The Ministry of Justice has begun work on closing down regional probate registries and moving the service under one roof.
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RICS consults on new Code for Leasing Business Premises
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched a consultation on its proposed Professional Statement: Code for Leasing Business Premises in England and Wales 2019, 1st edition
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Learning and career development: share your views
Tell us what you think of our proposals for a new learning and career development member offer – by taking part in a virtual focus group on Thursday 25 April.
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Financial Benchmarking Survey shows mid-sized law firms experiencing solid growth
The results of the Financial Benchmarking Survey 2019 are out.
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SDT announces planned change to standard of proof
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) has announced that it will apply to adopt the civil standard of proof when it hears cases brought by the regulator
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SRA publishes residential conveyancing thematic review
The review found that most firms were fulfilling their obligations, but that there were areas for improvement, including around costs estimates, disbursements and information on leasehold
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Law 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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Probate 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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Commonhold '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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Freehold 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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Time 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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SRA delays launch of new regulatory regime to November
The new regulatory regime, replacing the SRA Handbook with new SRA Standards and Regulations, will now come into force on 25 November 2019
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Law Society Excellence Awards 2019
Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019 . The Excellence Awards awards showcase excellence across the legal profession.