‘Radical’ Housing reform proposed by former prime minister
Proposals to help fix the ‘broken housing market’ have been put forward by Tony Blair.
Will stamp duty reform boost FTB sales in 2018?
Recent data has indicated that first-time buyer sales made up the lowest proportion to total sales since 2013.
HMLR consider publishing comparative conveyancer data
HM Land Registry are considering the publication of comparative conveyancer data to provide clients with a clearer picture of how their service provider is performing.
£137,500 sent to fraudsters
A couple in the midst of a property transaction has yet to recover almost £60,000 after falling victim to a property scam.
Switch on to sponsorship
With a Christmas lights ‘switch on’ no doubt coming to a town near you in the next couple of weeks, you’ll probably have seen lights and a tree starting to adorn your local high street in preparation.
Call for Evidence: Harnessing Digital Technology
The Government’s ‘Call for Evidence’ has unsurprisingly sparked a variety of opinions being voiced across the industry.
Groundsure achieves Legal Eye Quality Standard
Legal Eye, a subsidiary of ULS Technology is delighted to announce that Groundsure, the environmental search provider, is the first business of its kind to achieve the Legal Eye Quality Standard (LEQS).
Law Commission propose new Welsh planning code could speed up house building
The Law Commission has proposed the introduction of a new planning code in Wales to encourage home building and further protect the environment.
Call to introduce simplified financial protection regime rejected by LSB
A call from a consumer panel to introduce a central regime of financial protection has been rejected by the Legal Services Board.
Advice to law firms on data transfer
Peter Baverstock, CEO of LEAP UK, gives his tips to law firms on how to ensure a smooth and successful transfer of data to a new practice management system
Conveyancing Association respond to DCLG’s ‘Protecting consumers in the letting and managing agent market: call for evidence’
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has issued its response to the DCLG’s call for evidence on whether a new regulatory model is needed for agents in the leasehold sector.
Call For Evidence: 2 weeks left to share your view
In October, the Department for Communities and Local Government launched a ‘Call for Evidence’, seeking the views of involved parties on how the home moving process could be improved.
