Reservation agreements provider Gazeal announces tie-up with Mortgage Advice Bureau (PIE)
Gazeal, the company offering a system through estate agents which aims to tie buyers and sellers into a transaction after acceptance of an offer, has announced a new partnership with […]
Reservation Agreements may need bigger penalties says Reapit chief (EAT)
Reservation Agreements may require bigger financial penalties than the £500 to £1,000 currently envisaged if they are to work.
Agency bids to help leaseholders faced with short leases (EAT)
A London estate agency is attempting to help leaseholders with short leases who may be finding it hard to raise funds through the value of their properties.
Digital Mortgage Deeds Hit 1,000: Digital Future or Harbinger of Risk? (TC)
At the start of October, the 1,000th digital mortgage deed was registered with HM Land Registry with many heralding the accolade as promoting the property sector’s imminent digital future.
Deaths, break-ups, dodgy neighbours – why buyers pull out of deals (EAT)
Almost inevitably on Halloween, there’s a report today on the horror stories that deter buyers – but it may well be that this throws a light on why so many […]
Capital Gains Tax changes: owners advised to seek financial advice (EAT)
A tax expert is urging owners of second homes, as well as property investors and existing landlords, to seek independent financial advice if they are considering selling their home – […]
Modern Method of Auction Popular with Motivated Vendors (TC)
Modern Method of Auction is becoming popular across the UK as a more buyer friendly option, especially with motivated sellers who want to achieve a quick sale.
Supreme Court backs freeholder in leasehold covenant dispute (LSG)
Supreme Court justices have ruled by a three to two majority that a freeholder was entitled to withhold consent for a leaseholder to apply for planning permission that might reduce […]
SRA plots transparency sweep as hundreds of firms flout new rules (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will once again sweep law firm websites in a bid to drag more of them into compliance with transparency rules.
Homes taking longest to go under offer for three years with buyers negotiating hard (PIE)
Homes are now taking over 12 weeks to reach sales agreed stage, with sales prices at an average of 3.8% below asking price – equating to an average drop of […]
Conveyancers “need not fear” home buying shake-up (LF)
A “single source of truth” that contains all the information about a property before it goes on the market is in the works as part of plans to speed up […]
LSB Encourage Legal Sector To Embrace Blockchain (TLCR)
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is encouraging more legal services regulators to promote the uptake of Blockchain technology by regulated firms.