Consumers happy with shift to online legal services, survey finds (LF)
The pandemic has accelerated the shift to the online delivery of legal services, with consumers generally happy with the experience, major new research has found.
Agent who accosted Whitty charged with common assault (EAT)
The estate agent who accosted England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty, has been charged with common assault.
Labour condemns “failed approach” of stamp duty holiday
Labour says the stamp duty holiday is an example of the government’s “failed approach” to home ownership and housing affordability.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Apply for HM Land Registry Business e-services
Business customers can apply to access our electronic services through the portal or Business Gateway.
Warning: Fraudulent ID card misusing the name Reed Smith Law Chambers
Fraudulent ID card misusing the name Reed Smith.
“Thug” estate agent sacked for attacking Professor Chris Whitty (EAT)
An estate agent has been sacked after being identified as one of two people attacking England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty.
Owner of multiple firms buys QualitySolicitors network (LSG)
The QualitySolicitors network, which once had aspirations to be the biggest legal brand in the country, has been sold to a business specialising in consolidating the sector.
Gazumping is back! Two in five sales are hijacked by higher bidders
There were fresh demands for action to stop gazumping last night after more than a third of house sales were hijacked by a higher bidder in the last year.
They think it is all over, it is now! Or is it? (PIE)
Is anyone else getting calls from EAs to check that their accounts will be paid tomorrow ahead of their month end?
Developers defend Help To Buy’s cost to taxpayers (EAT)
A new analysis claims Help To Buy has improved building volumes and has not been a drain on taxpayers.