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Agents’ fees up 31% in a decade: surveyors, conveyancers up much more (EAT)

The average cost of moving home in the UK was £9,472 in 2016 according to a survey by the Centre for Economics and Business Research and Post Office Money.

Rob Hailstone May 3, 2017

SLC and BLG Announce Focus on CMA Legal Services Study (IC)

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers and the Bold Legal Group have decided to make an important adjustment to the programme for their 2017 Spring Roadshows to include an item on

Rob Hailstone May 2, 2017

HM Land Registry reveal most application rejections can be easily avoided (TC)

Recent data from HM Land Registry suggests that human error is responsible for the majority of applications being rejected.

Rob Hailstone May 2, 2017

Taylor Wimpey to pay £130 million to solve doubling ground rent scandal

Taylor Wimpey has announced that it is putting aside £130 million to resolve the doubling ground rent scandal. The announcement was made this morning on the eve of Taylor Wimpey’s

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2017

HIPs-lite raise their heads again: Most consumers want upfront information – claim (PIE)

Most home buyers would like information about the property’s condition upfront, raising the possibility of some form of Home Information Pack making a comeback.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2017

Two weeks to go… Your essential guide to The ESTAS 2017!

One of the biggest days of the year for agents takes place just two weeks tomorrow when The ESTAS take place on Friday May 12.

Rob Hailstone April 27, 2017

CML says lenders ‘reviewing loans to reflect concerns about onerous ground rents’

The greed of housebuilders has created a housing crisis as homeowners with onerous properties now cannot sell.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2017

Blockchain technology will be “game changer” in conveyancing (LF)

Blockchain-backed ‘smart contracts’ will be a “game changer” in property transactions, increasing certainty for buyers and sellers as well as speeding up the house-buying process, it has been claimed.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2017

SRA announces new solicitors assessment to guarantee high standards

The SRA will be introducing an independent assessment, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, to make sure all solicitors meet consistent, high standards at the point of entry to the profession.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2017

QualitySolicitors secures trial to supply legal services to Nisa stores (LSG)

Law firm network QualitySolicitors has clinched a deal to provide legal services to ubiquitous High Street brand Nisa, it announced.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2017

ABS preparing to launch group negligence action against conveyancers (LF)

An alternative business structure is preparing to launch a group negligence action against conveyancers working for the developers and purchasers of ‘help to buy’ leasehold housing.

Rob Hailstone April 25, 2017

VAT and property search fees: Tribunal to hear appeal (LSG)

The Law Society has sought permission to intervene in an appeal to the First-tier Tax Tribunal by a firm facing challenge by HMRC for its treatment of VAT on property search

Rob Hailstone April 25, 2017