Tag: CQS Policy Templates
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CQS Purchase of a Leasehold Policy Template
Back in 2019, the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) undertook a Residential Conveyancing Thematic Review. This review emphasised that conveyancing firms were falling short in providing sufficient information to their clients regarding the various types of property ownership and potential buyer implications. Alarmingly, the report uncovered that 23% of observed firms failed to clarify the distinction…
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How To Create A CQS Conflict Handling Policy Template
Section 5.7 of the 2022 Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) Core Practice Management Standards (CPMS) mandates that CQS accredited law firms must possess a Conflict Handling Policy. Nonetheless, numerous SROs may lack the proficiency to craft these specific policies and procedures. This can present a significant challenge within the accredited firms’ operations. For further details, refer…
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CQS Dealing with Lenders Policy – What’s the Point?
The primary objective of a Dealing with Lenders Policy is to make it clear that when acting on a purchase or remortgage, the lender is just as much your client as the borrower. Therefore, one has a professional duty to follow their instructions. This is reinforced in the 2022 CQS Core Pratice Managment Standards. When…
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Building Safety Guidance – Update for Conveyancing Lawyers
The Conveyancing Association has updated its building safety guidance document for conveyancing firms. This new version of the guidance, published today, includes updates to the frequently asked questions and answers section, as well as a list of questions all conveyancing firms (regardless of CQS accreditation) should consider when working on cases with relevant buildings. The…
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CQS Policy Templates Now Available Via Lexsure
CQS firms are now obliged to make all necessary changes to their policies, controls and procedures (PCPs) and ensure additional training is provided to staff on the changes. The changes to the CQS Core Practice Management Standard (CPMS) were published in February 2022 and took effect from 1 May 2022. Conveyancing firms must carefully read…
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CQS Mortgage And Property Fraud Prevention Policy November ' 2023 Update
Lexsure’s November CQS Core Practice Management monthly update included suggested changes to a firm’s Mortgage And Property Fraud Prevention Policy One of the drafted paragraphs relates to Unencumbered Property. This imported addition or new section emphasises the need to pay careful attention to transactions where the property is unencumbered. Firms may wish to adapt their onboarding or…
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Lexsure Publishes CQS Policy Updates for July 2023
Did you miss any of these new and updated optional paragraphs that were added or edited in Lexsure’s CQS Policy Template Documents database in recent weeks? Below is a list of examples of some of the latest suggested inclusions. High-risk Third Countries Your firm’s AML Policy should state that you apply EDD measures in any…
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CQS CPMS is evolving. Ready for the changes?
Effective May 2022, modifications to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) practices for Part 2 of the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook will be implemented. The newly introduced Core Practice Management Standards (CPMS) by CQS outline updated procedural guidelines for Part 2 of the handbook, mandating adherence. 6.4(b) of the the new CPMs requires that firms must…