Update on Brabners case: VAT on disbursements
A statement on the decision which questioned whether search fees should be treated as disbursements for VAT purposes has been issued by the Law Society.
New housing minister announced
A new housing minister has been appointed in an announcement made earlier today.
Technology the key to transforming the home-buying process, says CLC
“Transformational change” of the home buying process is within reach and does not require legislation, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has told the government.
One in four London Homebuyers faced flood risk in 2017
Around one in seven UK homebuyers have faced a potential flood risk when buying a property this year, according to the inaugural Homebuyer Urban Flood Risk Report created by Future Climate Info (FCI), the environmental risk analysts.
A new year requires new knowledge for progression
Searches UK have collaborated with Inside Conveyancing to host an informative legal CPD accredited conference, with a fantastic line of speakers covering essential information and updates for conveyancers and solicitors to consider for 2018.
Almost half of those searching for property do not intend to buy
Recent research has revealed that nearly half of those browsing property on the web have no intention of making a purchase.
Law Society welcomes solicitor as new lord chancellor
David Gauke has been warmly welcomed as the new lord chancellor by the Law Society of England and Wales.