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.
Next property crash ‘could be triggered by great sell-off rush of landlord properties’, warning (PIE)
Tax relief changes coupled with rent controls could trigger the next property crash.
Prime Minister unveils £2bn extra funding for new generation of council houses (PIE)
Theresa May has vowed to “get Government back in the business of building houses” after making an additional £2bn available to build affordable housing.
HM Land Registry wins government counter fraud award (IC)
The annual Government Counter Fraud Awards recognise exceptional achievement and innovation in fighting fraud in the public sector.
Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC – What does this decision mean? (TC)
The decision reached in Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC has caused a stir in the conveyancing industry.
Chief Executive leaves LMS (MI)
Andy Knee has left as chief executive of Legal Marking Services (LMS) after 18 years at the firm.
HomeOwners Alliance calls for better protection for leaseholders
Many homeowners have suffered outrageous exploitation by increasingly unscrupulous freeholders.