Do Estate Agents hold the key to conveyancing reform?
This was one of the many hot topics debated by a group of industry figures at a key event on the professional calendar earlier this week.
Disagreement between Judges on Dreamvar –v- Mishcon de Reya and Others
Following ongoing legal proceedings and concern among conveyancers, the conclusion of the case has been long awaited by the industry, who have been in search of clarity over which party should bear liability where fraud is present in a transaction. It is worth noting that within the judgement there was disagreement amongst the judges on the […]
Dreamvar Barrister’s Comments – David Halpern QC and Ben Patten QC give comments on recent appeal ruling
The following is comment from David Halpern QC and Ben Patten QC who appeared for Dreamvar (UK) Ltd. David Halpern QC “The Court of Appeal’s judgment handed down on 15th May 2018 in the cases of Dreamvar Ltd v. Mishcon de Reya and P&P Ltd v. Owen White & Catlin will have far-reaching effects for buyers […]
Q&A with Jerome O’Sullivan who acted for Dreamvar
Can you provide us with some background, what were the main questions to be dealt with by the Court of Appeal? The case involved a fraudulent property transaction. Dreamvar is a small property company that entered into an agreement to purchase a house in London. Eventually it was discovered that the Vendor had impersonated the […]
Preparing for Professional Indemnity renewal
After 18 years of the open market, bringing a fresh approach to an article about completing PII proposal forms is a tricky task!
PCC interviews WYM Legal on the benefits of outsourcing post-completion formalities
What problems did you encounter when your post-completion department was conducted in-house at WYM Legal? One of the real challenges around undertaking post-completion work in-house is that the capacity of the department is so closely linked to the flow of completions, leading to peaks and troughs around busy Fridays, month end and industry accelerators such as […]
What’s your worth?
When I think of the phrase, ‘Because you’re worth it’, I can’t help but think of those long-running L’Oreal Paris adverts where a host of famous women would utter the phrase, with the company no doubt hoping that millions more would purchase their products because they too felt ‘worth it’.
Inaugural Roundtable confirms changing market
Last month marked the first ever Today’s Conveyancer Roundtable, setting out to gain a professional insight into the views and opinions of key figures within the sector.
Government has announced ‘professionalisation’ of Estate Agents
On Sunday, Housing Secretary Sajid Javid announced measures to professionalise the estate agency market which may have a significant impact on the conveyancing market and our readers. This announcement was made by way of a press release with further detail to follow but is the outcome of the consultation completed last year by the Ministry of […]
Will the conveyancing industry ever be free from fraud?
The conveyancing process is an attractive area for fraudsters due to the typically high value of the property involved.
The Move Exchange launch new website
The Move Exchange is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.
Are you finding SDLT confusing?
Griffiths Allen Stamp Duty Advisers are here to offer help and advice.
Damar Training Announces Annual Apprenticeship Award Winners
Now in their 13th year, Damar Training’s annual apprenticeship awards have a long history and, to coincide with National Apprenticeship Week, the winners of Damar’s 2018 awards have been announced.
Industry awaits Dreamvar judgement following much anticipated hearing
Property professionals are now awaiting the judgement of the Dreamvar (UK) Limited -v- Mishcon De Reya and others and P & P Property Limited -v- Owen White & Catlin LLP and others following last week’s much-anticipated hearing.
Today’s Conveyancer Feature: Brexit and the Property Market
Brexit talks are to enter the second stage of negotiation following an announcement made in Brussels earlier today. During a press conference this morning, the President of the European Commission and the UK Prime Minister announced that a deal had been struck with the European Union, and Brexit negotiations would now move on to trade. […]
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 […]
BREAKING NEWS: Stamp Duty abolished for FTBs on properties up to £300k
Stamp duty for first-time buyers purchasing homes worth up to £300,000 has been abolished.
PSG gets the silver seal of approval for its Corporate Communications campaign
Property Search Group’s Southernhay Life campaign has won the Silver award for best Corporate and Business Communications Campaign, at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards in Bristol.
SRA sets out its strategic aims
Yesterday (31st October 2017) the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) held its Compliance Conference at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.
Research highlights a record number of conveyancing related cyber thefts
The Law Society has published its latest roundup, highlighting recent research on the legal services market. The roundup covers information from legal sector bodies, the Ministry of Justice, academics and others interested in the sector. According to the report, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has seen a record number of reports of cyber thefts from […]