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.
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.
Lifetime ISA launch: one week on

It has been a week since the long-awaited launch of the Lifetime ISA.
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.
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.
Land Registry update: PG 36

Land Registry have recently updated one of their Practice Guides.
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 […]