Buyers should be forced to take out property fraud insurance
Steven Porter, whose legal firm is representing client P&P Properties in property fraud appeal case heard last week, says it’s the only way to square the circle.
New ‘double quick’ transaction system put together by conveyancers and agents in same city (PIE)
A group of property professionals, among them a number of estate agents, has devised a new system designed to speed up property transactions that has led to the completed sale […]
Experts warn of ‘clear and present danger’ of AI terror attacks
Research into the future of artificial intelligence undertaken by a host of academic and industry experts has warned of a ‘clear and present danger’ that terrorists could harness the technology […]
Thousands of Help to Buy purchasers facing ticking time-bomb in loan costs (PIE)
Thousands of buyers who used the Help to Buy equity loan scheme are facing a milestone anniversary which could prove costly.
Brand new house price index claims superiority over rivals – even Land Registry (EAT)
Investment consultancy London Central Portfolio has launched a new index which it claims uses “the most comprehensive data available” to assess prices of properties in three areas – UK-wide, Greater […]
Revealed: Purplebricks “stunning growth” explained by top industry analyst (EAT)
One of the world’s leading property technology analysts has compiled a major report on estate agents’ business models – an exercise which has included a detailed assessment of what lies […]
Crimestoppers working with agents to deter ruthless conveyancing fraudsters (EAT)
Crimestoppers is working with estate agencies and financial advisers as well as conveyancers in a bid to eliminate house buyers’ deposits being stolen.
The Conveyancing University – providing a pathway for tomorrows property lawyers (TC)
Two Conveyancing centric law firms are pleased to announce their collaboration on the start of a brand-new training and development programme, designed to upscale and grow their own super conveyancers.
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.