CML
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Will the Flood Risk Regulations 2009 affect Conveyancing ?
The Flood Risk Regulations 2009 will take effect on December 10, requiring local authorities in England and Wales to conduct flood assessments, identify risk areas, and create management plans. This legislation could lead to increased due diligence by conveyancing lawyers and necessitate updates to flood risk reports, addressing coastal flooding threats.
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Council of Mortgage Lenders highlight HIPs as Hindering UK Conveyancing
UK lenders who have clear interest in the future of conveyancing have recently commented on a Law Society Consultation on Improving Residential Conveyancing. Lenders rely on conveyancing solicitors and conveyancing lawyers to act for them both at the outset of a mortgage transaction or where lenders exercise their power of sale. The CML express doubts…