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Law students are being urged to keep up with the sector’s shift towards technology.
A developer has recently agreed to buy back a number of freeholds that it had previously sold to an investor.
Recent research has indicated the age and average income of those taking their first steps on to the housing ladder is increasing.
HM Land Registry have aimed to clarify the process of comparing house price indices to benefit users.
A new Data Protection Bill will implement the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation into UK law.
A firm aiming to benefit both home buyers and developers by offering part exchange has recently undergone a rebrand and relaunch.
£127 million in Stamp Duty Land Tax has been refunded to those who sold their old home after they’d purchased their new one.
The Government has stated that it “remains committed” to the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme until 2021.
Whilst last year’s rise in stamp duty saw the property market panic, it appears that people are not being deterred from purchasing additional homes.
HM Land Registry have claimed that the days of mortgage deeds being confined to paper may be drawing to a close.
A fraudster who fooled victims by convincing them that they were purchasing dream homes has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Conveyancers have dismissed accusations their actions alone could have stopped the leasehold home scandal.
Reports have indicated that the Help to Buy Scheme could be brought to an end prior its expected closure.
A fine has been issued to a former consultant who acted for clients that he had previously lent money to.
Entrepreneurs and start-up companies are being encouraged by HM Land Registry to apply for £20,000 of grant funding.
Warnings about extreme weather have been issued to householders across England and Wales.
HM Land Registry has recently launched a new practice guide on overseas companies and limited liability partnerships.
HM Land Registry has announced that they will soon be testing wider rejection criteria for first registrations.
Research has indicated that the majority of firms experienced a smooth renewal of their Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII).
The trial of a new Anti-Money Laundering app is set to go ahead by the end of the year.
A law firm has recently delivered their own response to the Government’s consultation paper on unfair leasehold practices.
A conveyancing solicitor recently received the maximum sanction from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) after acting both recklessly and causing loss to the client.
June saw a rise in the number of properties lodged for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total fell month-on-month by 4990.
There has been speculation that existing leaseholders may be subject to compensation in a way similar to the repayment of payment protection insurance.
As the conveyancing landscape continues to evolve with the rapid technological changes, regulatory bodies are required to adapt at an increasing pace. This was the main topic discussed during a recent Legal Futures roundtable, in
Recent research has indicated that during June, a third of property valuations came from homeowners or landlords remortgaging.
A factsheet on the Help to Buy: ISA scheme has recently been released by HM Treasury.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is set to publish research into conveyancing by the end of this year.
Property owners are being urged to review their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) prior to it reaching its tenth anniversary.
New research has indicated that over 60% of businesses have not fully prepared for the implementation of the GDPR.
Recent research has indicated that June saw a rise in demand for property.
Recent research has indicated a sharp increase in the number of law firms being the target of scammers during the past year.