Law Society Conveyancing kitemark launched
The scheme is based on a new Law Society transaction protocol,
which will introduce consistent standards to speed up the
conveyancing process and give more certainty to buyers and
sellers.
The kitemark will be awarded to member firms in recognition of
the high quality of service and advice they provide. Solicitors
will pay a fee to be part of the scheme, which will go live in
January 2011. It has been supported by the Council of Mortgage
Lenders, the Building Societies Association and the Association of
British Insurers.
The aim is to provide a trusted community of Qualified
Conveyancers which will deter fraud and within which, will drive up
competence, standards and client service levels. It has been
suggested that law firms with Lexcel accreditation will be able to
fast track certain elements of the scheme, in particular the core
capabilities requirements.
Launching the accreditation scheme at the Society's property
section's annual conference this week, Law Society President Linda
Lee said 'The CQS will give homebuyers an instantly recognisable
kitemark highlighting a firm's professional excellence and their
commitment to providing a high quality service. The accreditation
will allow consumers to identify quality conveyancing practices in
a crowded and sometimes confusing market.'
Assessment North East have registered an interest at the Law
Society to be involved with the CSQ and hope to be delivering
consultancy and assessment services once the kitemark goes live in
early 2011.
To register your interest in the scheme please contact us on
0191 516 6919 or email gemmas@aneltd.co.uk.