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Expert Warns Passive Conveyancers Reluctant To Embrace Technological Changes (TC)

Fraudulent online domains increased by 11% between the end of 2018 and the opening quarter of 2019 according to cyber security experts, Proofpoint.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2019

Shock as Land Registry admits big delay in search digitisation (EAT)

The city of Norwich has become the sixth part of the UK to switch from council Local Land Charges to digital searches handled by HM Land Registry – but the

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2019

Fraudsters Steal £67,000 From First-Time Buyer (TC)

Fraudsters successfully managed to steal £67,000 after hacking into emails between a first-time buyer and his solicitor.

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2019

Police warn after fraudsters take down For Sale board, steal property and con would-be tenants (PIE)

In an extraordinary new case of fraud, a house that was for sale was ‘stolen’ and then rented out.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2019

The top Japanese knotweed hotspots in GB have been revealed by Environet UK (IC)

Bolton in Lancashire is the worst affected hotspot overall, with 652 infestations within a 4km radius, followed by Bristol in the South West and Capel Garmon in Conwy, North Wales.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2019

‘Agents could close down’ as regulation and minimum qualifications draw nearer (PIE)

Lord Best, chair of the working group on the regulation of property agents (ROPA), revealed that his group’s report will be delivered to the Government on Monday.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2019

Labour vows to end ‘scandal’ of leasehold injustice (LSG)

High legal costs are stopping leaseholders pursuing freeholders through the tribunal, according to Labour, which has today unveiled a plan to end ‘unfairness and injustice’ in the leasehold system.

Rob Hailstone July 9, 2019

Boris Johnson’s stamp duty plans could revive prime property market (EAT)

Conservative leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson’s plans to reverse stamp duty changes could help to kickstart the prime property market, according to Vyomm.

Rob Hailstone July 9, 2019

Labour outlines its plans for leasehold reform as criticism continues over Government inaction (PIE)

The Government has been accused of “fence-sitting” when it comes to leasehold reform as Labour sets out its stall on how it would change the market.

Rob Hailstone July 9, 2019

Conveyancers escape censure over leasehold concerns (LSG)

Conveyancing solicitors appear to have had a lucky escape over leasehold reform after the government decided not to act on MPs’ concerns about their relationship with developers.

Rob Hailstone July 4, 2019

Home owners now moving every 21 years, claim (PIE)

Home owners are now moving slightly more often than they were previously, according to Zoopla estimates.

Rob Hailstone July 4, 2019

MHCLG Committee Urges Government To Embrace Modern Methods Of Construction (TC)

A report published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government has urged the Government to consider using Modern Methods of Construction approaches if it stands any realistic chance of meeting

Rob Hailstone July 4, 2019