Bold Legal Group welcomes HSBC’s conveyancing...
Rob Hailstone, founder of the Bold Legal Group said HSBC’s decision to open up its conveyancing panel to CQS (Conveyancing Quality Scheme) members is...
HSBC changes its rules on conveyancing panel
HSBC has agreed to amend its conveyancing approach to enable all solicitors accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) home-buying...
TLT to build UK-wide presence
National law firm TLT has announced plans to launch new operations in Scotland and Northern Ireland and is merging with Scottish law firm, Anderson Fyfe.
Changing contract terms
Lenders who change their mortgage contract terms need to ensure the alterations are fair for consumers. Marianne Jarvis and Jasper Buxton from Moore Blatch...
Professional negligence in breach of contract
Fiona Hayles, associate at Shoosmiths LLP, looks at solicitor negligence and the general standard to be applied by the High Court
Mortgage lenders and the Green Deal: raw...
In the midst of its regulatory arsenal of consumer protection, has the government overlooked one crucial aspect: who will pay when the consumer doesn’t? By...
Repossessions and the Equality Act
Alice Hawker and Alexander Swain of LPC Law discuss the Equality Act 2010 and its impact on mortgage possession proceedings and highlights some case studies
The demise of sale and rent back
David Bailey of SGH Martineau LLP takes a look at sale and rent back schemes and the recent Court of Appeal decision in the North East Property Buyers...
Keep calm and carry on
Rob Aberdein, lender services partner with law firm Aberdein Considine, discusses the consequences of two Glasgow repossession cases that further illustrate...
Harrison v Black Horse: the final appeal
Having lost their appeal regarding an unfair relationship, the Harrisons are now taking their case to the Supreme Court. Fiona Hayles, associate at Shoosmiths...