SRA Accounts Rules shift towards professional judgement
The possible impact of the SRA’s proposed Account Rules changes has been subject to scrutiny.
Implementing 4MLD: Main points
The European Union’s Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (4MLD) was created with an aim to strengthen the AML regime across the EU and is set to come into force today.
Septic tanks: do you know about the new legislation?
Awareness for new legislation around septic tanks is being raised by a drainage and water supply pipe specialist.
SRA Handbook proposals come under scrutiny
The SRA have stated that significant changes will be made to their Handbook with an aim to improve professional standards and remove unnecessary bureaucracy.
General Election: Prime Minister to try forming minority government
The prime minister is set to seek permission to form a UK government at 12:30 today.
Today’s Conveyancer’s hitting the road!
Today’s Conveyancer is hitting the road and is inviting you to come along.
Leasehold experts say manifesto proposals fall short
Reformed leasehold policies set out in party manifestos have received criticism for not going quite far enough.
General Election 2017: What the manifestos mean for the housing market
Among the many issues highlighted in the recently published manifestos, housing is certainly a prominent one.
Report reveals rise in calls to family law by 69%
Calls to the family law sector rose by 69% in the first three months of 2017, according to a new report by Moneypenny.
High Court rules Kensington townhouse can keep it’s stripes
A court order calling for a woman to repaint her home has been quashed.
Conveyancing Association respond to White Paper feedback
With an aim to improve the current home moving procedure, the Conveyancing Association (CA) published a White Paper
Prime Minister calls snap election
Plans to hold a snap general election on 8 June have recently been announced by UK prime minister Theresa May.
Practice Guide amended following legislative update
Practice Guide 47 has recently been updated by HM Land Registry.
Have leasehold agreements outstayed their welcome?
New light has been shed on the extent of malpractice within the leasehold property market.
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.
Land Registry update: PG 36
Land Registry have recently updated one of their Practice Guides.
Land Registry guidance on lease cancellation
Land Registry have recently summarised their practice on lease cancellation.
Supreme Court judgment provides clarity on legal principle
A recent decision by the Supreme Court has shed clarity on a commonly misunderstood legal principle.
Conveyancing Association outlines Leasehold Reform progress
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has used its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) to outline the progress made on its ‘Leasehold Reform’ work stream which is part of its Strategic Plan. The CA is committed to helping reduce the costs and delays associated with leasehold transactions, plus it […]
