Hurtling through a Hedge Backwards at Speed …
… is how one of the speakers at the annual Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime Conference 2017 last week described the introduction of the Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 – better known now as the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 or MLR 2017. I smiled as he […]
Consumer group call for better buyer rights to improve new build quality
A consumer group is today calling on builders to commit to reforms that will help give buyers peace of mind when buying a newly built home.
Consumers protected during house-buying process by new anti-fraud measures
Anti-fraud measures have been introduced by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) to help protect consumers from online scams.
Financial Eye attend SRA COLP/COFA Conference – 2017
Financial Eye attended the 5th Annual COLP/COFA conference in Birmingham last month.
HMLR set out five-year Business Strategy
HM Land Registry have today (29/11/17) launched their new five-year Business Strategy.
First-time buyer sales fall to eight-month low
Recent research has revealed that the number of sales made to first-time buyers during October fell to an eight-month low.
Lender claims dealt a blow by Supreme Court
This morning the Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated judgment in the case of Tiuta International Limited (in Liquidation) v De Villiers Surveyors Ltd [2017] UKSC 2016/0156.
Conveyancing trade body urges professionals to respond to leasehold consultation
The Conveyancing Association is calling for industry professionals to share their views on the leasehold consultation before it closes later today.
Groundsure Avista finishes as runner-up in the B2B Marketing Awards
Groundsure is delighted to announce that it was the proud runner up of the “Best Product Launch Campaign” award at the prestigious B2B Marketing Awards 2017.
Conveyancing Association announce first completion under its Code for Completion
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (29th November 2017) announced the first house purchase/sale completion has taken place under the terms outlined in the CA’s own ‘Conveyancer’s Code for Completion’.
Sales received for registration rise in October
Price Paid Data from HM Land Registry sets out the details of residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales. During October, 101,008 sales were lodged for registration, representing a month on month rise of 3,906. Of those that received registration, 74,649 were freehold, growing by 9% since October last year. New builds, in […]
Recent data reveals remortgages reach all-time high
Recent data has indicated that remortgaging has reached record levels.
Sinkholes Explained
The word sinkhole has become a term broadly used term to describe any hole in the ground created by erosional processes and the drainage of water. Ground hazards in the UK are often synonymous with the word sinkhole which can span from just a few feet in diameter to gigantic chasms large enough to swallow […]
Big Property Data granted NLIS channel licence
Big Property Data becomes the fourth live NLIS Channel to provide authoritative, electronic land and property searches to the conveyancing market.
Calls for ‘robo advice’ to be utilised by mortgage advisers
Mortgage advisers are being called to embrace ‘robo advice’ to help deter possible threats to business and improve client retention.
New builds account for just 14% of property sales in England and Wales
New research shows that new build homes made up less than 14% of total property sales in England and Wales during 2016.
Industrial Strategy earmarks £170 million for construction sector transformation
The Business Secretary has today announced the plan for UK’s Industrial Strategy with a focus on harnessing technological opportunity.
Expert Insight: Know the Rules!
Earlier this month we looked at the case of Watt v Dignan where the possibility of property owners losing their right to use an easement was considered.
Research reveals rise in FTB activity
New data has indicated that first-time buyers are now making up a bigger portion of housing market activity.
Why Lawyer Checker needs to be part of your 2018 strategy to protect client money
Whilst it’s been a year of ups and downs, one thing seems to be certain for 2017 – risk is not going away.
