NLC LAUNCH SATISFACTION SURVEY: Legal Advice Given During The Conveyancing Process

Katie Kendrick

On 5th April 2019 the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) published a report based on evidence collected from a range of conveyancing solicitor firms. They identified this as a “Residential Conveyancing Thematic Review using a sample of 40 law firms offering residential conveyancing services and conducted a detailed review of 80 case files. Click here to view Residential Conveyancing Thematic Review Out of that sample they only found 6 cases that required further investigation and stated: “We found that most firms were fulfilling their obligations. In particular, we found that: All firms proactively communicated with clients at all key stages of a purchase, with the majority meeting them face-to-face at least… Read More

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RIGHT TO MANAGE (RTM) CONSULTATION CLOSES SOON – 30TH APRIL

Katie Kendrick

WE NEED YOUR HELP AGAIN. We Know you are all tired of completing consultation after consultation but PLEASE do not stop. We need to keep going. Helping leaseholders take control over the running of their buildings. The Law Commission are conducting a public consultation on reform of the right to manage: “Leasehold home ownership: exercising the right to manage”. The consultation period is open until 30 April 2019. They want to hear from everyone with views on the law and process of RTM – leaseholders, landlords, campaigners, property developers, industry bodies, professionals and academics. The Consultation Paper is lengthy and technical. Please don’t be put off by this. You do… Read More

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SELL OUT IN MANCHESTER

Katie Kendrick

The first Leaseholders Conference held today in Manchester was a sell out and a massive success. The law commission speakers were welcomed by leaseholders and professor Nick Hopkins explained the complicated task they have been given. Emotions were high as leaseholders feel very passionate about the position that has been forced upon them due to systematic failures of the system. Justin Madders MP speech was incredible as always. The room came alight when he spoke and cheers of support echoed the packed room. Great advice was given by Simpson Millar regarding professional negligence. The Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government spoke about the banning of leasehold houses and also… Read More

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