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MPs to probe foreign-owned property as part of ‘economic crime’ inquiry (EAT)

The Treasury Select Committee of MPs has announced an inquiry into ‘economic crime’ – including the possibility that overseas-owned UK homes could be used as shields for money laundering.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2018

Daily Mail asks whether ‘meteoric rise’ of Purplebricks is built on dodgy foundations (PIE)

A major article on Purplebricks at the weekend in the Daily Mail said that its “meteoric rise” could be running out of steam.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2018

Hacked law firm says client and staff details spread on Twitter (LSG)

Hackers have infiltrated the IT system of a national firm to harvest data before attempting to spread data through social media.

Rob Hailstone April 3, 2018

Will The Conveyancing Industry Ever Be Free From Fraud?

The conveyancing process is an attractive area for fraudsters due to the typically high value of the property involved.

Rob Hailstone April 2, 2018

The winners and the losers from Wales’ new Land Transaction Tax (PIE)

New property taxes in Wales will save average home buyers £560 compared with the old system, research suggests.

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2018

People moving home half as often as they did before the crash, reports BBC (PIE)

People are moving home half as often as they did before the crash, the BBC has reported in a national news item.

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2018

Anti-Money Laundering: Estate agents having difficulty with re-registration (PIE)

The deadline of April 1 is just a few working days away, but agents are having difficulty with the online system.

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2018

SRA consults on changes to legal insurance and compensation rules

The SRA have published proposals designed to make sure users of legal services get the appropriate level of protection, and in turn benefit from a more competitive marketplace and increased

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2018

LSB gives go-ahead to the first stage of reforms to how solicitors qualify

Employers and education suppliers are being urged to push ahead with their preparations for the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination.

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2018

Purplebricks begins search for “lifetime relationship” with customers (EAT)

Purplebricks has given details of how it intends to use some of its new investment, and in particular is spelling out its desire to build “lifetime relationships” with customers.

Rob Hailstone March 27, 2018

Bruce brothers to sell some of their stake in Purplebricks (PIE)

Purplebricks’ share price plunged yesterday, at one stage falling to 262p.

Rob Hailstone March 27, 2018

Agents claim Stamp Duty exemptions are starting to work as first-time buyer sales hit new high (PIE)

The Stamp Duty exemptions are starting to have an impact on first-time buyers, agents claim, as sales to them reached a three-year high last month.

Rob Hailstone March 27, 2018