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Law Society of Scotland opens door to non-solicitors (LSG)

The organisation will extend admission beyond the 11,000 solicitors who are currently members, to include other legal professionals such as paralegals, legal technicians and legal executives.

Rob Hailstone August 13, 2015

Government ‘considering rural house price capping’ (EAT)

The government is reported to be considering a policy of capping prices of some homes in the countryside to ensure they remain affordable to local residents.

Rob Hailstone August 12, 2015

Judge Reverses Ruling on Reducing Affordable Home Thresholds (IC)

Two Berkshire councils have won a landmark High Court challenge over government policy brought in last November which set a threshold on the size of developments beneath which planning authorities

Rob Hailstone August 12, 2015

Land Registry stop post redirection (TC)

In January 2015, the Land Registry introduced a new central address for post and DX. This was to allow their business customers to send applications and correspondence straight to their

Rob Hailstone August 12, 2015

Interview with Lauren Riley, former candidate from BBC’s The Apprentice (TC)

Former The Apprentice candidate Lauren Riley was on the receiving end of a stern ‘You’re Fired’ from Sir Alan Sugar, but that hasn’t stopped her successfully launching a new mobile

Rob Hailstone August 12, 2015

Land Registry stop post redirection (TC)

In January 2015, the Land Registry introduced a new central address for post and DX. This was to allow their business customers to send applications and correspondence straight to their

Rob Hailstone August 12, 2015

Government fund to encourage more starter homes (EAT)

The government has launched a £26m fund for house builders and developers to demonstrate the range of high quality homes appropriate for first-time buyers.

Rob Hailstone August 11, 2015

Local authority liable for incorrect search result (TC)

The High Court has held that a local authority was liable after providing a buyer incorrect information in a local authority search, which was subsequently relied upon in the purchasing

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2015

Stamp Duty avoidance clampdown ‘breaches human rights’, courts told (PIE)

The Court of Appeal has thrown out an attempt to have Stamp Duty Land Tax anti-avoidance rules declared unlawful.

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2015

London investors split deals to minimise stamp duty – claim (EAT)

The recent changes in stamp duty means some investors in high value locations like London are splitting their purchases to reduce their liability.

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2015

The Importance of the Structural Survey in Residential Purchases

It may be a cliché, but buying a home is one of the most important purchases you will make in your life.

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2015

How can property sales guidance be utilised by conveyancers? (TC)

The National Trading Standards has released draft revised guidelines on compliance for property sales. The revised guidelines will replace the old guidance issued by the Office of Fair Trading, who

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2015