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West Bromwich Building Society chooses My Home Move as new conveyancing partner (TC)

The West Bromwich Building Society has chosen My Home Move as an additional partner, thanks to their shared values for putting the customer first.

Rob Hailstone October 17, 2017

It’s a first – house seller insists they will only accept offers in Bitcoin currency (PIE)

The sellers of the £17m property in trendy Notting Hill will only accept the digital currency.

Rob Hailstone October 16, 2017

Blockchain deal bodes ill for conveyancers (LSG)

The tamper-proof nature of blockchain data could render redundant the Land Registry, as well as the role of intermediaries in checking every stage of a transaction. This might include solicitors.

Rob Hailstone October 16, 2017

Metamorph continues buyout spree with BPL purchase (LSG)

Consolidator Metamorph Law has made a further acquistion with the buyout of south-west conveyancing firm BPL Solicitors.

Rob Hailstone October 13, 2017

Stamp Duty ‘could be linked to energy efficiency’ says minister (EAT)

A minister has floated the idea that stamp duty could be reduced on homes where sellers have improved energy efficiency.

Rob Hailstone October 12, 2017

Anti-money laundering: Suspicious Activity Reports filed by agents only 0.2% of total (PIE)

The number of estate agents reporting potential money laundering activities has risen but still represents only a tiny proportion of all reports.

Rob Hailstone October 12, 2017

More than one in four house sales fall through before completion (TC)

The number of house sales falling through has risen slightly over the past few months, according to a recent report.

Rob Hailstone October 12, 2017

LegalZoom ABS set to turn £2m loss into profit after major investment (LF)

Beaumont ABS – the alternative business structure owned by US giant LegalZoom – has said it is heading towards a “sizeable” profit next year after its first accounts showed a

Rob Hailstone October 12, 2017

Stamp duty reform at heart of NAEA’s ideas for next month’s Budget (EAT)

Stamp duty reform lies at the heart of the submission by the National Association of Estate Agents ahead of next month’s Budget on November 22.

Rob Hailstone October 10, 2017

Online conveyancer claims blockchain-backed transaction first (LF)

An internet conveyancing platform last week completed what it claimed was the first property to be digitally exchanged online and moved instantly to a live blockchain.

Rob Hailstone October 10, 2017

Prominent Tory wants stamp duty switched from buyers to sellers (EAT)

Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest to throw his weight behind switching the burden of stamp duty from the buyer to the seller.Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Welsh Stamp Duty Changes announced (TC)

Stamp Duty changes for those set to buy a home in Wales have recently been announced.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017