Surcharge for ‘five day exchange and completion’ is slammed as rip-off (EAT)
A critic of the conveyancing process has accused a law firm’s charge of £95 for “exchange and completion within five working days” of being “scandalous” and “a rip off”.
‘Lazy’ agents warned that they cannot outsource money laundering and due diligence obligations (PIE)
A lawyer has warned that estate agents trying to offload their anti-money laundering responsibilities via outsourcing to a third party will not succeed.
Consumer loses £600k in conveyancing scam (TC)
A consumer has been left almost £600,000 out of pocket after falling victim to a conveyancing scam.
Land Registry to reform land charge data (LSG)
HM Land Registry has revealed that it is seeking solicitors’ opinions on reforming CON29 searches as it begins the process of migrating local land charges information in England into a […]
Buyers should be forced to take out property fraud insurance
Steven Porter, whose legal firm is representing client P&P Properties in property fraud appeal case heard last week, says it’s the only way to square the circle.
New ‘double quick’ transaction system put together by conveyancers and agents in same city (PIE)
A group of property professionals, among them a number of estate agents, has devised a new system designed to speed up property transactions that has led to the completed sale […]
Experts warn of ‘clear and present danger’ of AI terror attacks
Research into the future of artificial intelligence undertaken by a host of academic and industry experts has warned of a ‘clear and present danger’ that terrorists could harness the technology […]
Thousands of Help to Buy purchasers facing ticking time-bomb in loan costs (PIE)
Thousands of buyers who used the Help to Buy equity loan scheme are facing a milestone anniversary which could prove costly.
Brand new house price index claims superiority over rivals – even Land Registry (EAT)
Investment consultancy London Central Portfolio has launched a new index which it claims uses “the most comprehensive data available” to assess prices of properties in three areas – UK-wide, Greater […]
Revealed: Purplebricks “stunning growth” explained by top industry analyst (EAT)
One of the world’s leading property technology analysts has compiled a major report on estate agents’ business models – an exercise which has included a detailed assessment of what lies […]
Crimestoppers working with agents to deter ruthless conveyancing fraudsters (EAT)
Crimestoppers is working with estate agencies and financial advisers as well as conveyancers in a bid to eliminate house buyers’ deposits being stolen.
The Conveyancing University – providing a pathway for tomorrows property lawyers (TC)
Two Conveyancing centric law firms are pleased to announce their collaboration on the start of a brand-new training and development programme, designed to upscale and grow their own super conveyancers.