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Searches as disbursements: What next for the industry? (TC)

A conveyancers fee is applied in respect of the work the conveyancing lawyer undertakes in analysing all the data that is obtained on behalf of the client and for providing

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Consumer group says leasehold reform needs to go further (TC)

A consumer group for homeowners has taken a strong stance on the Government’s leasehold consultation.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Let the market – not the SRA – force price transparency (LSG)

The SRA wants everyone to join in and is planning to make it compulsory – killing the innovation it seeks to engender.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Japanese knotweed invades garden from property next door

A business couple are suing a pensioner who sold them a luxury seaside house over claims she let Japanese knotweed invade their garden from her land next door.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2017

Prime Minister pledges £2bn for affordable housing (TC)

The Prime Minister has announced that a further £2 billion will be invested in affordable housing.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2017

Next property crash ‘could be triggered by great sell-off rush of landlord properties’, warning (PIE)

Tax relief changes coupled with rent controls could trigger the next property crash.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

Prime Minister unveils £2bn extra funding for new generation of council houses (PIE)

Theresa May has vowed to “get Government back in the business of building houses” after making an additional £2bn available to build affordable housing.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

HM Land Registry wins government counter fraud award (IC)

The annual Government Counter Fraud Awards recognise exceptional achievement and innovation in fighting fraud in the public sector.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC – What does this decision mean? (TC)

The decision reached in Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC has caused a stir in the conveyancing industry.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

Chief Executive leaves LMS (MI)

Andy Knee has left as chief executive of Legal Marking Services (LMS) after 18 years at the firm.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

HomeOwners Alliance calls for better protection for leaseholders

Many homeowners have suffered outrageous exploitation by increasingly unscrupulous freeholders.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

Smart contracts market “on course to grow rapidly” (LF)

The market for blockchain-backed ‘smart contracts’ should grow quickly, according to a partner at a global law firm, who is already working with the emerging technology.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017