Faster transactions for buyers and sellers now priority for search group (EAT)
With far-reaching reforms of conveyancing and other aspects of house buying high on the government’s agenda, a trade body has revealed that it’s to restructure to become more PropTech focussed.
Email Fraud And Social Media Impersonation Increase By 35% (TC)
Once upon a time, the cyber criminal preferred virus-based attacks through malware or ransomware; now, the ONS have said that these criminals are looking to exploit social media and emails […]
Conveyancing needs to get a move on – and embrace technology (PIE)
Henry Ford, of Ford Motors fame, once said: “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.”
Industry regulator publishes consumer guide for unhappy leaseholders (PIE)
The National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team has published a guide for consumers seeking redress for leasehold issues.
Dual fees paid to estate agents a growing issue, says Ombudsman (EAT)
The issue of dual commission fees looks to be a growing concern, The Property Ombudsman has revealed.
Land Registry Adopting Blockchain Technology To Create Safer And Faster System (TC)
HM Land Registry have said that they intend to continue working with industry partners in a bid to ensure they remain ahead of the curve in terms of digitisation and […]
Costs shake-up proposed for landlord-leaseholder disputes (LSG)
Landlords would not be able to recover their legal costs from leaseholders unsuccessfully making ‘right-to-manage’ claims under proposals published by the Law Commission today.
Lloyds unveils 100% mortgage for first-time buyers
Purchasers need no deposit if family can back the loan by moving 10% of price into bank’s saver account.
ESTAS branching out by staging key conveyancing conference (EAT)
The ESTAS is joining forces with the well-known Bold Legal Group to stage a one-day conference for property lawyers, law firms and key decision makers.
Leaseholders set for new powers under proposed ‘user-friendly’ Right to Manage reforms (PIE)
The Law Commission has today unveiled a series of reforms to make it quicker and easier for leaseholders to take control of the day-to-day management of their building.
Modern Methods Of Construction And Implications For Conveyancers (TC)
Within the next five years 400,000 skilled and expert construction workers are set to retire, this equates to around 25% of the workforce according to Homes England, Strategic Plan.
Bold Legal Live! In association with the ESTAS (IC)
On the 18th October the Bold Legal Group will combine forces with the ESTAS group to host the most informing and exciting day & evening event in the conveyancing sector […]