There has been a record number of reports of cyber thefts from law firms reported in the first quarter of this year, with house moves the main target, according to a report from the Solicitors Read More
Today, InfoTrack has been shortlisted for the New Business of the Year in the 2017 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. InfoTrack supply the legal market with smart, simple technology that evolves the way law firms access Read More
The government have proposed a ban on selling houses on a leasehold basis in England.Read More
New conveyancing firm LPL has promised to deliver 21st century conveyancing to its clients, allowing them to sign legal documents digitally.Read More
Recently released figures have indicated that the number of vacant properties has reached a 20 year high.Read More
With warnings of more floods to reach the UK, it’s essential for conveyancing solicitors to research flood risks for homebuyers.Read More
FCA seeks views regarding the Office for Professional Body Anti-Money
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation regarding the government-proposed Office for Professional Body AML Supervision (OPBAS). Read More
Future Climate Info (FCI) are delighted to invite you to our free 30-minute webinar on The Future of UK Transportation Developments on Tuesday 1st August at 11:00am. Hosted by Connor Bowman GIS Analyst at FCI, Read More
A new partnership aims to drive the UK’s movement towards becoming an international leader in the property and land market.Read More
Adverse Possession of the River Thames – Port of London
Introduction This case raises the unusual question as to whether mooring a house-boat on a river can give rise to a claim to adverse possession of the riverbed underneath the boat.Read More
Stamp Duty Land Tax could be due to take a hit according to a warning from an industry watchdog.Read More
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on HMRC Property Transactions June 2017:Read More
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HMRC property statistics for June 2017 have been published today (21/07/17).Read More
In a world where minority Governments appear to have few ‘easy wins’ and plenty of ‘hard yards’ to make in order to get policy onto the statute books, it seems somehow ironic that this appears Read More
A building society’s recent decision to abandon free legal services in favour of a cashback rise has received praise.Read More
Leasehold owners are making renewed calls for action to be taken against onerous leasehold terms.Read More
Land Transaction Tax will replace UK Stamp Duty Land Tax in Wales from April 2018.Read More
For the fourth consecutive year, My Home Move has won the ‘Best Conveyancing Provider’ award at the What Mortgage Awards.Read More
HM Land Registry recently signalled the start of its transformation towards a more open approach to data.Read More
Leasehold buyers have come forward to voice their confusion over who their freehold really belongs to.Read More