Have leasehold agreements outstayed their welcome?
New light has been shed on the extent of malpractice within the leasehold property market.
The recent rebuke of Perry Hay & Co – How does this affect you?
Law firm Perry Hay & Co has been rebuked by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after sending £333k directly into fraudsters’ pockets during a conveyancing transaction. The money should have gone into the seller’s account, but unfortunately the firm did not undertake sufficient checks to ensure they really knew where their client’s money was being […]
Land Registry update: PG 36
Land Registry have recently updated one of their Practice Guides.
Legal Eye backs new conveyancer customer service awards!
Legal Eye has been announced as the latest organisation to support the new customer service awards for the conveyancing sector launch by The ESTAS Group.
GeoSmart adds Ambiental data to enhance its Flood Risk Assessments
Unique combination raises the bar on flood risk assessment, providing unparalleled peace of mind for property professionals.
Lifetime ISA launch: one week on
It has been a week since the long-awaited launch of the Lifetime ISA.
Councils given new tools to speed up housing development
New tools have been given to councils to hasten the development of new homes on derelict and underused land.
The new Money Laundering Regulations 2017 – plus CA change?
The new Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 were published on 16 March 2017.
Land Registry guidance on lease cancellation
Land Registry have recently summarised their practice on lease cancellation.
Latest UK HPI: February 2017
The Housing Price Index has been published today (11/04/17).
Supreme Court judgment provides clarity on legal principle
A recent decision by the Supreme Court has shed clarity on a commonly misunderstood legal principle.
Search Acumen comments on today’s ONS House Price Index, February 2017
Commenting on the recently published ONS House Price Index, Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, stated: “Today’s house price data will do nothing to improve the bleak view of the UK’s property market. Average house price growth remains below the extortionate surge we witnessed in 2016, but the 5.8% growth in the year to February 2017 […]
Conveyancing Association outlines Leasehold Reform progress
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has used its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) to outline the progress made on its ‘Leasehold Reform’ work stream which is part of its Strategic Plan. The CA is committed to helping reduce the costs and delays associated with leasehold transactions, plus it […]
Sales volume changes according to UK HPI data
The UK saw a fall in seasonally adjusted property transactions completed during 2017.
Conveyancing Association details new membership categories
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (11th April 2017) detailed a number of new membership categories and provided an update on its membership growth.
Brexit uncertainty leads house hunters to put plans on hold
Over 1 million UK adults have halted plans to buy a new property following the decision to leave the European Union.
Help to Buy doesn’t just help FTBs
Over 50% of those who used a government scheme to help them purchase a home did not need it.
HM Land Registry: Practice Guide 25 update
HM Land Registry have recently updated one of their Practice Guides.
My Home Move acquires Advantage Property Lawyers
Advantage Property Lawyers has been acquired by My Home Move.
SDLT devolved to Wales
Stamp duty land tax is due to be devolved to Wales next year.
