Conveyancers’ anger over short gap between Budget and 3% Stamp Duty surcharge (PIE)
Conveyancers have expressed serious criticisms about the short time frame between the Budget and April 1, when the new Stamp Duty surcharge is due to kick in.
Land Registry throws more light on high-profile property fraud case (EAT)
The Land Registry has thrown more light on the case in which veteran war reporter Max Hastings was the subject of a fraud scam and was ‘sold’ for £1.3m.
Land Registry’s Property Fraud Line Helps Thousands In Its First Three Years (IC)
Three years on from the launch of Land Registry’s property fraud line, nearly 3,000 calls and emails have been received, providing members of the public with help in protecting their […]
Communication: The key to effective conveyancing (TC)
Buying a home is a daunting task, particularly for first time buyers, so people will inevitably be relying on their conveyancer to help make the process run smoothly.
Insurer pulls out of PII market citing dangers of cybercrime (LSG)
Elite Insurance has announced its withdrawal from the solicitors’ market citing ‘unsustainable’ rates offered by competitors.