Japanese Knotweed puts off 78% of buyers (TC)
Recent research has indicated that over three-quarters of home movers would be put off purchasing a property if they discovered Japanese Knotweed was present.
How to eliminate or control Japanese Knotweed (IC)
Invasion of Japanese Knotweed in the urban environment can be very dangerous.
Digital ‘statement of truth’ to replace oath-swearing (LSG)
People applying online for probate will be able to make a ‘digital statement of truth’ rather than swearing in person at a solicitor’s office or a probate registry, HM Courts […]
Conveyancers keep up pressure for leasehold reforms (PIE)
Conveyancing groups have presented a list of proposals on reforming leaseholds to the new housing minister Alok Sharma and the Law Commission.
UK property market slows, annual growth at lowest since May 2013 (IC)
House prices in the UK fell by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2017 and annual price growth fell to 2.6%, according to the latest lender index.
Consumers on conveyancing: slow, stressful and poor value (LF)
A poll of almost 1,500 mortgage customers has highlighted familiar concerns about conveyancing – that it is slow, stressful and poor value for money.
Conveyancing ‘still pretty busy’ despite Brexit concerns (LSG)
Brexit has had little negative impact on conveyancing work despite reports of the economy slowing down, according to latest sector research carried out for the Gazette.
Firm acts against cloning attack from Russian hackers (LSG)
Cybersecurity experts have praised a firm for its quick response when its website was partly cloned by hackers apparently based in Russia.
SRA announces new press curb (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has announced further restrictions on press coverage of its monthly board meetings.
Legal services data overload could mislead clients (LSG)
Compulsory rules to publish reams of information about legal services may mislead clients rather than help them, the Law Society of England and Wales warned.
Property sector could face increase in workloads and costs (TC)
The UK property sector is being urged to get to grips with the 4th EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive in order to avoid facing a significant financial penalty.
Rights of Way and Restrictive Covenants two of the top issues for Developers (IC)
“It was crucial that developers compare the land against the title and title plan, as some vital details are easy to miss.”