Conveyancers back Tories’ call to modernise house buying process (EAT)
Conveyancers have backed a call by the Conservatives for reform of the house buying process – and says more up-front information during a transaction would benefit everyone.
‘Overwhelming’ pro bono response to Manchester Arena bombing (LSG)
Manchester Law Society has received an ‘overwhelming’ response in the last 48 hours to its plea for pro bono advice and representation for families and seriously injured people following Monday’s […]
Is the Land Registry going to come out of the dark ages and opt for proptech? (PIE)
The UK’s Land Registry is intent on trialling ‘blockchain’ – the technology made famous by electronic currency Bitcoin.
Conveyancer wants sellers to agree pre-viewing property info questionnaire (EAT)
A conveyancing expert is calling for sellers to complete and return their property information questionnaire to their conveyancer before there have even been viewings of the home they wish to […]
‘Forget HIPs’: conveyancers push digital home reports (LSG)
Digital home reports will save time for everyone involved in the homebuying process, says a trade association encouraged by what it claims are ‘noises’ about reform being made in the […]
HSBC Stops Lending on Leaseholds with Onerous Ground Rents (IC)
HSBC have become the latest lender to change their CML Handbook instructions to lawyers in relation to ground rents.
‘Japanese Knotweed’ Property Value Warning (IC)
Property owners are being reminded of the impact the infamous plant Japanese Knotweed can have on prices as the summer approaches.
Manchester Law Society calls for pro bono volunteers to aid bomb victims (LF)
Manchester Law Society has called for firms to join a pro bono advice rota to help those bereaved or injured in the Manchester Arena bomb on Monday.
LSB decides against changing rules on telling clients about complaints procedures (LF)
The Legal Services Board has dismissed concerns about the “negative” impact of its requirement that lawyers tell clients about their complaints procedures before any work has been done.
Land Registry to trial blockchain-backed digital property transfer (LF)
HM Land Registry plans to live test a ‘Digital Street’ scheme which will enable the “almost instant” transfer of property ownership, backed by technology including blockchain – the secure distributed […]
Tories backtrack on HIPs but still want massive house sales reform (EAT)
The Conservative Party says it wants greater competition and more digitisation to cut the costs and reduce the amount of time involved in moving house – and claims that this […]
Ransomware – Be Informed, Be Alert, Be Prepared (IC)
Top tops on managing the threat of a Ransomware attack and the critical protection afforded by a Cyber Liability policy.