Tag: CQS Learning And Development Policy
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Are you [in-] house trained?
Part I: Pros and cons from the pros When sourcing conveyancing training, the traditional training option used to be external courses. More recently, e-learning (such as webinars) has become popular, but what about training’s rising star: in-house training? The Lexsure Academy is seeing increasing numbers of law firms considering in-house training courses but is this…
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Handbook Changes – Top Lenders Start 2018 with Updates
It has been a busy start to 2018 when it comes to lenders changing their Handbook instructions. Three weeks into to the new year eleven lenders have updated their instructions via Part 2 of the UK Finance Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook for conveyancers. Twenty six sections have been changed. Examples of top lenders who have made…
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HSBC Stops Lending on Leaseholds with Onerous Ground Rents
HSBC have become the latest lender to change their CML Handbook instructions to lawyers in relation to ground rents. Policy 5.14.9 of HSBCs CML Handbook Part 2 now reads We will not provide residential or Buy to Let Mortgages in the following circumstances: • The property is subject to an onerous Lease clause regarding an…