Cyber attack hits council searches and will take months to recover (EAT)
A cyber-attack on a London council has caused some transactions to fall through and others to be significantly delayed.
Stamp Duty rush causing mental health issues for conveyancers (EAT)
Solicitors’ leaders say members of their industry are suffering mental health problems as a result of the workload to meet the March 31 stamp duty deadline.
It’s too late to meet the stamp duty holiday, say solicitors (PW)
Solicitors have warned people that it’s increasingly unlikely that they will beat the stamp duty deadline on 31 March.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Official searches (PG12)
How to make an official search and information on their purpose and effect (practice guide 12).
Warning: Emails misusing the name of ‘Ince Gordon Dadds LLP’ and ‘John Biles’
Emails have been sent misusing the name and contact details of ‘Ince Gordon Dadds LLP’ and ‘John Biles’.
What leaving the EU means for anti-money laundering legislation
HMRC considers money laundering to be one of the most serious of crimes and over the last few years has been upping its game in an effort to crack down […]
Homebuyers feel pressured to use mortgage brokers recommended by estate agents (PW)
Almost half (44%) of homeowners who have used a mortgage broker used one recommended to them by or linked to an estate agent.
HM Land Registry webinars
Join our free webinars to learn about a range of land registration topics and how to prepare quality applications.
HM Land Registry requisitions
General advice for conveyancers on how to avoid requisitions.
Equity Release Council publishes Best Practice Guide for advisers (TC)
The Equity Release Council (the Council) has launched a Best Practice Guide to complement its Checklist for Advisers and support firms when discussing and documenting customer needs.