Resources
General
Anti-Money Laundering Leaflet for Clients
Government regulations mean you may be asked to prove who you are if you are a new client or if your solicitor has not taken instructions from you for some time. Find out why and what this means for you.
Our Complaints Procedure
We are committed to providing high-quality legal services to all our clients. When something goes wrong, we need you to tell us about it.
Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct
The SRA Handbook sets out the standards and requirements we expect our regulated community to achieve and observe, for the benefit of the clients they serve and in the public interest.
Legal Ombudsman Website
The Legal Ombudsman was set up by the Office for Legal Complaints (our board) and established under the Legal Services Act.
The Law Society
The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession’s regulators, government and others, to offering training and advice, we’re here to help, protect and promote solicitors across England and Wales.
ID1 Form
Application form ID1 to prove your identity when lodging an application to HM Land Registry.
ID2 Form
Application form ID2 a certificate of identity for a corporate body.
Conveyancing
The Council of Mortgage Lenders
The Council of Mortgage Lenders is a not-for-profit organisation and the trade association for the mortgage lending industry, and our members account for around 94% of UK residential mortgage lending.
The Land Registry
The Land Registry registers titles to land in England and Wales and records dealings (for example, sales and mortgages) with registered land.
Land Registry Fees
Identify which fees to pay for HM Land Registry applications and services.
Stamp Duty Calculator
The calculator will work out the SDLT payable for most transactions. You should check the guidance if you are uncertain about how SDLT applies to your purchase or if you believe it may qualify for a relief.
Government ‘How to’ Guides on Housing
This collection brings together the government’s ‘how to’ guides for the housing sector.
Law Society Guidance on the Conveyancing Process
Registering land or property with HM Land Registry officially records your legal ownership. You must register if you buy, gift, or inherit unregistered land, or take out a mortgage on it. Voluntary registration is also highly recommended to prove ownership and protect against property fraud.
Land Registry Guides
In May 2019, the government released guides outlining what consumers should expect at each stage of the home buying and selling process.
Property and Title Fraud-Joint Law Society and Land Registry Note
The purpose of this Joint Law Society and HM Land Registry Note is to provide a practical guide to solicitors on some of the indicators of potential fraud in land transactions and registration of title (title fraud).
The Leasehold Advisory Service
The Leasehold Advisory Service is an Executive Non Departmental Public Body (ENDPB) funded by Government to provide free advice on the law affecting residential leasehold property in England and Wales.
