Tories insist HIPs are not on their way back after all (EAT)
The Conservatives now say they are not resuscitating Home Information Packs, despite a suggestion by a prominent former minister that they “had some validity”.
Tory senior hints that Home Information Packs could be back if Conservatives win (PIE)
In an interview on the Eddie Mair show yesterday, Tory politician Michael Gove said that Hips could be revisited by a new Conservative government.
Tories reveal their big housing reform – the Home Information Pack (EAT)
The Conservatives have revealed the idea behind their manifesto pledge to “reform and modernise the home-buying process so it is more efficient and less costly” – and it’s a new version of […]
Conveyancer fined £7,500 after ‘sloppy’ handling of transaction (TC)
A solicitor has been fined £7,500 after overlooking indicators of potential money laundering when doing business with a family he had been instructed by previously.
Tories pledge whiplash reform and “stronger” legal services regulation (LF)
The Conservative Party is to press on with reforming personal injury, with a pledge in its election manifesto today to “reduce insurance costs for ordinary motorists by cracking down on […]
Malicious email targeting CQS member firms
There is currently an email being sent to a number of Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) member firms which is actually a spoof email and contains links to websites known to […]
Tory manifesto: May targets professional advisers (LSG)
An incoming Conservative government would increase the pressure on professional advisers to close the ‘tax gap’ – the difference between tax due and tax collected – according to the party’s […]