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Sales falling through at much higher rates than previously thought, says new study (PIE)

Almost half of sales fall through within the first four weeks of an offer being accepted, new research claims.

Rob Hailstone November 16, 2018

Mobile home residents to be given greater protection from rip-off site owners (PIE)

Mobile home residents are to get greater protection from rip-off site owners.

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2018

Solicitor steps in pro bono to help LiP leaseholder take on council (LSG)

A solicitor has offered to help a resident take on a council in court for free in a case highlighting the inequality of arms in terms of legal representation for

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2018

Government unveils proposals for new Housing Court (PIE)

The Government is seeking views on the creation of a specialist Housing Court to provide a single path to raise issues and settle disputes for agents, landlords and tenants.

Rob Hailstone November 14, 2018

Law Firms’ Survey Suggests Four Clear Concerns For 2019 (TC)

The Annual Law Firms’ Survey 2018 seems to show optimism and success in spite of problems that were seemingly guaranteed to disrupt any growth in the legal sector. 89% of

Rob Hailstone November 14, 2018

Housing court back on government agenda (LSG)

More than a year after mooting plans to set up a specialist housing court that could sideline solicitors, the government is seeking evidence on whether there is any merit to

Rob Hailstone November 14, 2018

Extraordinary £120m investment for agency that ‘breaks chains’ for sellers (EAT)

It’s been reported that Nested, an estate agency launched two years ago, has received a massive £120m cash injection from venture capitalists.

Rob Hailstone November 12, 2018

No point in conveyancers trying to “export” Dreamvar fraud risk (LF)

Conveyancers acting for buyers should “think” rather than “automatically try to export the risk of identity fraud onto the seller’s conveyancer”, a specialist barrister has warned.

Rob Hailstone November 12, 2018

High street law firms brought low? (LSG)

Further deregulation of the market opens the door to a race to bottom on client protection, claims the Law Society. And there is no evidence it will boost access to

Rob Hailstone November 12, 2018

Fraudster who said he had estate agency experience sent to jail after scamming 11 victims (PIE)

A fraudster who said he was an experienced estate agent and ran a property scam which robbed 11 victims has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.

Rob Hailstone November 9, 2018

Another government clampdown: will it hit second home sales? (EAT)

A business rates tax break which benefits holiday home owners is to be reviewed by ministers, who have now launched a formal consultation – and if it deters future holiday

Rob Hailstone November 8, 2018

Government backs property logbooks to speed conveyancing (LSG)

The government is likely to push sellers to provide more up front information about their property before it goes on the market to make the homebuying process quicker, cheaper and

Rob Hailstone November 8, 2018