Britain’s biggest conveyancer launches real-time online sales progression tool (PIE)
Estate agents using My Home Move for conveyancing can now track the progress of transactions online using a new dedicated eWay portal.
Half of sellers have no problems with their estate agent – leaving half that do, says Which? (PIE)
Sellers are almost evenly split in their experiences of estate agents, with 48% having had no problems, but 47% having had at least one issue.
New technology aims to improve property industry relationships (TC)
A conveyancing service provider has developed a new online service for property professionals which aims can transform working relationships in the property industry.
60,000 first time buyers have benefitted from stamp duty change – Hammond (EAT)
Chancellor Phillip Hammond claims over 60,000 first time buyers have already benefitted from the stamp duty relief he announced at his November Budget.
Surcharge for ‘five day exchange and completion’ is slammed as rip-off (EAT)
A critic of the conveyancing process has accused a law firm’s charge of £95 for “exchange and completion within five working days” of being “scandalous” and “a rip off”.
‘Lazy’ agents warned that they cannot outsource money laundering and due diligence obligations (PIE)
A lawyer has warned that estate agents trying to offload their anti-money laundering responsibilities via outsourcing to a third party will not succeed.
Consumer loses £600k in conveyancing scam (TC)
A consumer has been left almost £600,000 out of pocket after falling victim to a conveyancing scam.
Land Registry to reform land charge data (LSG)
HM Land Registry has revealed that it is seeking solicitors’ opinions on reforming CON29 searches as it begins the process of migrating local land charges information in England into a […]
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.