Anti-money laundering: Suspicious Activity Reports filed by agents only 0.2% of total (PIE)
The number of estate agents reporting potential money laundering activities has risen but still represents only a tiny proportion of all reports.
More than one in four house sales fall through before completion (TC)
The number of house sales falling through has risen slightly over the past few months, according to a recent report.
LegalZoom ABS set to turn £2m loss into profit after major investment (LF)
Beaumont ABS – the alternative business structure owned by US giant LegalZoom – has said it is heading towards a “sizeable” profit next year after its first accounts showed a […]
Stamp duty reform at heart of NAEA’s ideas for next month’s Budget (EAT)
Stamp duty reform lies at the heart of the submission by the National Association of Estate Agents ahead of next month’s Budget on November 22.
Online conveyancer claims blockchain-backed transaction first (LF)
An internet conveyancing platform last week completed what it claimed was the first property to be digitally exchanged online and moved instantly to a live blockchain.
Prominent Tory wants stamp duty switched from buyers to sellers (EAT)
Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest to throw his weight behind switching the burden of stamp duty from the buyer to the seller.Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest […]
Welsh Stamp Duty Changes announced (TC)
Stamp Duty changes for those set to buy a home in Wales have recently been announced.
Searches as disbursements: What next for the industry? (TC)
A conveyancers fee is applied in respect of the work the conveyancing lawyer undertakes in analysing all the data that is obtained on behalf of the client and for providing […]
Consumer group says leasehold reform needs to go further (TC)
A consumer group for homeowners has taken a strong stance on the Government’s leasehold consultation.
Let the market – not the SRA – force price transparency (LSG)
The SRA wants everyone to join in and is planning to make it compulsory – killing the innovation it seeks to engender.
Japanese knotweed invades garden from property next door
A business couple are suing a pensioner who sold them a luxury seaside house over claims she let Japanese knotweed invade their garden from her land next door.
Prime Minister pledges £2bn for affordable housing (TC)
The Prime Minister has announced that a further £2 billion will be invested in affordable housing.