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Land Registry to reform land charge data (LSG)

HM Land Registry has revealed that it is seeking solicitors’ opinions on reforming CON29 searches as it begins the process of migrating local land charges information in England into a

Rob Hailstone March 12, 2018

Buyers should be forced to take out property fraud insurance

Steven Porter, whose legal firm is representing client P&P Properties in property fraud appeal case heard last week, says it’s the only way to square the circle.

Rob Hailstone March 9, 2018

New ‘double quick’ transaction system put together by conveyancers and agents in same city (PIE)

A group of property professionals, among them a number of estate agents, has devised a new system designed to speed up property transactions that has led to the completed sale

Rob Hailstone March 9, 2018

Experts warn of ‘clear and present danger’ of AI terror attacks

Research into the future of artificial intelligence undertaken by a host of academic and industry experts has warned of a ‘clear and present danger’ that terrorists could harness the technology

Rob Hailstone March 9, 2018

Thousands of Help to Buy purchasers facing ticking time-bomb in loan costs (PIE)

Thousands of buyers who used the Help to Buy equity loan scheme are facing a milestone anniversary which could prove costly.

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2018

Brand new house price index claims superiority over rivals – even Land Registry (EAT)

Investment consultancy London Central Portfolio has launched a new index which it claims uses “the most comprehensive data available” to assess prices of properties in three areas – UK-wide, Greater

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2018

Revealed: Purplebricks “stunning growth” explained by top industry analyst (EAT)

One of the world’s leading property technology analysts has compiled a major report on estate agents’ business models – an exercise which has included a detailed assessment of what lies

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2018

Crimestoppers working with agents to deter ruthless conveyancing fraudsters (EAT)

Crimestoppers is working with estate agencies and financial advisers as well as conveyancers in a bid to eliminate house buyers’ deposits being stolen.

Rob Hailstone March 7, 2018

The Conveyancing University – providing a pathway for tomorrows property lawyers (TC)

Two Conveyancing centric law firms are pleased to announce their collaboration on the start of a brand-new training and development programme, designed to upscale and grow their own super conveyancers.

Rob Hailstone March 6, 2018

Quicker conveyancing pledged as Land Registry puts council searches online

HM Land Registry has taken another step towards its aim to “make conveyancing simpler, faster and cheaper” for the general public.

Rob Hailstone March 5, 2018

Agent calls for clearer guidance from HMRC over anti-money laundering registrations (PIE)

An agent attempting to renew his firm’s registration for anti-money laundering supervision has called for much clearer guidance from HMRC.

Rob Hailstone March 5, 2018

Money laundering review finds most law firms doing well but urges others to comply

Review of law firms finds most tackling money laundering risks, but some have more to do to meet new regulations.

Rob Hailstone March 5, 2018