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The Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced that the process for renewing PCs and registrations will take place in two stages, the first for firms in bands A-D and the second for firms in bands E-Z
Posted: 03-01-2012
From 2012, current and new Property Section members will be entitled to a discount off membership of both the the Private Client and Law Management Sections, in addition to all the other existing benefits
Posted: 30-11--1
The Law Society is urging law firms to check that their firm and / or individual information is accurate and up-to-date on the Find a Solicitor facility on our website
Posted: 09-03-2011
The warning comes after the publication of title theft protection insurance adverts claiming to protect home owners from property fraud
Posted: 28-02-2011
Section membership is now exempt from VAT - click here to find out more details of how to claim your VAT back
Posted: 28-01-2011
The PIP CPD quiz is now hosted by the Law Society's CPD centre. Read on for more details of how to continue claiming your CPD points
Posted: 10-12-2010
8th September 2010 saw the publication of the Property Section's new practical guide to AML and mortgage fraud. Members will have received copies with the September edition of Property in Practice; non-members can buy copies online
Posted: 08-09-2010
The second edition of the model planning agreement (Section 106) is now available to download from the Law Society website.
Posted: 14-06-2010
From 14 June 2010, the new code 32 for the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) first-time buyer rate comes into force
Posted: 14-06-2010
The new campaign aims to help protect homeowners who are most at risk of property fraud, including those who are mortgage-free, no longer live at their property, or are buy-to-let landlords
Posted: 09-03-2010
Conveyancing practitioners should be aware that a new model shared ownership lease has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency
Posted: 15-03-2010
From Spring 2010, a new standardised CommercialDW Drainage & Water Enquiry will give information about commercial property water and drainage services
Posted: 25-02-2010
The new code, comprising 19 requirements and principles to ensure the industry deals effectively with its customers throughout the home buying process, is being introduced from 1 April 2010
Posted: 09-03-2010