Quicker conveyancing pledged as Land Registry puts council searches online
HM Land Registry has taken another step towards its aim to “make conveyancing simpler, faster and cheaper” for the general public.
Agent calls for clearer guidance from HMRC over anti-money laundering registrations (PIE)
An agent attempting to renew his firm’s registration for anti-money laundering supervision has called for much clearer guidance from HMRC.
Money laundering review finds most law firms doing well but urges others to comply
Review of law firms finds most tackling money laundering risks, but some have more to do to meet new regulations.
Dreamvar loss could price out small firms (LSG)
Smaller firms could be priced out of conveyancing if a controversial ruling over a fraudulent property purchase is allowed to stand, the Court of Appeal heard last week.
Registry allays conveyancer fears over identity checks (LSG)
HM Land Registry has insisted that requirements to confirm a client’s identity for a property transaction will not impose new liabilities on conveyancers – who are reminded in updated guidance […]