Fighting Fraud and how technology can help…
With the 26th June AML deadline just days away, Stephen Murray, Business Development Director at PSG looks at the risk of fraud in the conveyancing industry.
Decision to leave EU: How have house prices changed?
Recent research has indicated how the UK housing market has changed since the vote to leave the European Union last year.
Easements and the ‘Rule in Harris v Flower’: Gore v Naheed & Ahmed [2017] EWCA Civ 369
In this article, Paul Butt looks at the recent decision in Gore v Naheed & Ahmed, and the additional guidance it provides to the Rule in Harris v Flower. Introduction All conveyancers are -or should be – aware of the Rule in Harris v Flower i.e. the rule of law that if you have an […]
How can the government build the housing supply?
Reform of the house-buying process needs to be focused on if the government is to fix the housing crisis.
2017 is the year for Anti-Money Laundering to triumph in the UK… Transparency is key
With the rise of digital money laundering, the risk of a business getting caught up in such operations has never been higher.
Leasehold homeowners urged to use Leasehold Reform Act
An industry figure has advised that leasehold homeowners with onerous contract terms should exercise their rights under the Leasehold Reform Act.
SRA sets out progress in Annual Review
The progress made by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) in maintaining professional standards, protecting clients and delivering its objectives has been set out in its Annual Review. Published today, Thursday 22 June, the SRA’s Annual Review reflects on its work from the last practising year, 2015/16. It also sets out how the SRA is working in […]
Queen’s Speech: What does it mean for the housing market?
Proposals to improve transparency and fairness in the housing market were announced in the Queen’s Speech today (21/06/17).
HMRC May property transactions
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HMRC property statistics for May 2017 have been published today (21/06/17).
Property market has “remained resilient so far during 2017”
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on HMRC Property Transactions May 2017:
53% of UK adults admit to never checking flood risk
Ten years since the devastating summer floods of 2007, which saw over 48,000 homes affected by flooding
New Presidents announced at Propertymark
New presidential teams have recently been welcomed by ARLA Propertymark and NAEA Propertymark.
Septic tanks: do you know about the new legislation?
Awareness for new legislation around septic tanks is being raised by a drainage and water supply pipe specialist.
LFS Awards 2017 shortlist announced
We are delighted to confirm the names of the firms who have been shortlisted for this year’s LFS Conveyancing Awards.
Legal Sector Group complete proposals for Leasehold reform
The Legal Sector Group (LSG) – comprised of The Conveyancing Association (CA), the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx), Bold Legal Group (BLG) and The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) – have today (20th June 2017) published its complete proposals on Leasehold reform.
June sees 2017’s first fall in asking prices
June saw a fall in asking prices for the first time this year.
Political fatigue not an option if we want change
There may be a danger that you are currently suffering from ‘political fatigue’ and I have some sympathy if this is your present state of mind.
Assets worth £600k seized from mortgage fraudsters
£600,000 worth of assets linked to mortgage fraud and wine have been seized by the National Crime Agency.
Housebuilder reports strong demand despite political uncertainty
Housebuilder Bellway has reported an increase in housing sales demand in their most recent trading update.
Invitation to Webinar introducing the NEW Groundsure ‘Avista’
A look at the new, all in one, residential Environmental report from Groundsure covering seven key environmental risks and providing the most comprehensive risk report on the market.
