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Law Commission proposes wide-reaching wills overhaul (LSG)

Outdated Victorian-era laws surrounding wills need an overhaul, the Law Commission says in a wide-ranging consultation aimed at bringing the law into step with the modern world.

Rob Hailstone July 14, 2017

SRA removes barrier to transfer between regulators

The CLC is pleased that the SRA has decided to remove a barrier that has prevented lawyers from exercising their right to choose the most appropriate regulator for their business.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Purplebricks to recruit ‘hundreds’ more Local Property Experts (PIE)

Purplebricks says it is to recruit “hundreds” of new Local Property Experts as it ramps up its bid to become the biggest estate agent in the UK.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Law Commission paves the way for electronic wills (LF)

The Law Commission has set its sights on England and Wales becoming the first major jurisdiction in the world to allow electronic wills by proposing that the Lord Chancellor is

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

‘Sanctions ladder’ proposed for disciplinary action against conveyancers (LSG)

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers could introduce a ‘sanctions ladder’ to ensure consistency when its members face disciplinary action under proposals published this week.

Rob Hailstone July 13, 2017

Japanese Knotweed puts off 78% of buyers (TC)

Recent research has indicated that over three-quarters of home movers would be put off purchasing a property if they discovered Japanese Knotweed was present.

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2017

How to eliminate or control Japanese Knotweed (IC)

Invasion of Japanese Knotweed in the urban environment can be very dangerous.

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2017

Digital ‘statement of truth’ to replace oath-swearing (LSG)

People applying online for probate will be able to make a ‘digital statement of truth’ rather than swearing in person at a solicitor’s office or a probate registry, HM Courts

Rob Hailstone July 12, 2017

Conveyancers keep up pressure for leasehold reforms (PIE)

Conveyancing groups have presented a list of proposals on reforming leaseholds to the new housing minister Alok Sharma and the Law Commission.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2017

UK property market slows, annual growth at lowest since May 2013 (IC)

House prices in the UK fell by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2017 and annual price growth fell to 2.6%, according to the latest lender index.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2017

Consumers on conveyancing: slow, stressful and poor value (LF)

A poll of almost 1,500 mortgage customers has highlighted familiar concerns about conveyancing – that it is slow, stressful and poor value for money.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2017

Conveyancing ‘still pretty busy’ despite Brexit concerns (LSG)

Brexit has had little negative impact on conveyancing work despite reports of the economy slowing down, according to latest sector research carried out for the Gazette.

Rob Hailstone July 11, 2017