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What will the digital mortgage mean for property transactions? (LF)

Over the past 20 years, nearly all aspects of our financial lives have migrated online, from tax returns to banking. Yet arguably the most important and protracted financial process in

Rob Hailstone May 24, 2018

Fixed fees hitting law firms firms in the pocket already, survey finds (LSG)

Cash-strapped firms must adjust to the ‘new normal’ of fixed fees and low margins for work, new research has concluded.

Rob Hailstone May 23, 2018

Conveyancers counter claim of a stagnant housing market (EAT)

Despite numerous reports of a ‘stagnant market’ and predictions of a ‘housing bust’, conveyancers have ‘bounced back after a disappointing end to 2017’.

Rob Hailstone May 22, 2018

The technologies shaking up the property sector (TC)

A Competition and Markets Authority study concluded that people need better information about legal services to help them shop around more effectively.

Rob Hailstone May 22, 2018

Uncertainty remains after Dreamvar and P&P rulings (LSG)

Landmark judgment leaves questions unanswered as solicitors voice renewed concerns over liability for property fraud.

Rob Hailstone May 21, 2018

Conveyancers enjoy strong start to the year (LSG)

The housing market shows no signs of crashing as conveyancers were kept surprisingly busy at the start of the year, according to an analysis of official figures published recently.

Rob Hailstone May 21, 2018

Buyer panned after publicising plans to pull out of house purchase or gazunder a week before exchange (PIE)

A woman who posted on Mumsnet that she was planning on either pulling out of a house purchase or gazundering with a week to go, has been slated by fellow

Rob Hailstone May 18, 2018

Red flag alerts – signs that the seller may be dodgy and NOT the owner (PIE)

Yesterday on Property Industry Eye, Rob Hailstone of Bold Legal Group posted that he had drawn up a list of ‘red flags’ for solicitors and agents to be aware of.

Rob Hailstone May 17, 2018

Honestly, why does conveyancing take SO long? (PIE)

Why does it take solicitors SO long to do what most people think should be a straightforward process.

Rob Hailstone May 16, 2018

Court of Appeal ruling: Solicitors for fraudulent sellers ordered to compensate duped property buyers (PIE)

Two cases where genuine purchasers bought properties through estate agents from fraudulent vendors have now had judgment handed down by the Court of Appeal.

Rob Hailstone May 16, 2018

Disagreement between Judges on Dreamvar –v- Mishcon de Reya and Others (TC)

There was disagreement amongst the judges on the conclusion of the Dreamvar appeal regarding the relief sought by MdR under s.61 of the Trustee Act 1925.

Rob Hailstone May 16, 2018

Dreamvar reaction: Conveyancers face insurance premium hikes (LF)

Conveyancers are facing higher professional indemnity insurance costs – and their clients higher fees as a result – due to yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling in Dreamvar, experts have predicted.

Rob Hailstone May 16, 2018