Deadline for CON29 VAT changes confirmed (TC)
Following weeks of uncertainty over when the changes are being implemented, HMRC have confirmed dates for VAT being applicable on CON29 searches.
Mother posed as £3m homeowner in fraud plot
A model persuaded her mother to help in a property scam by posing as the elderly owner.
VAT on searches – new guidance for conveyancers (LSG)
The Law Society has issued new guidance for conveyancers amid continuing uncertainty over the imposition of VAT on local authority searches.
Could we benefit from a US-style conveyancing system?
The United States is known for the majority of its properties, depending on state, being freehold. There are of course exceptions and every state has its own set of real […]
Major £12.5m acquisition for firm behind estate agency comparison tool on consumer website (PIE)
A firm which provides online comparison services in conveyancing has acquired a legal service as it ramps up its plans to penetrate the estate agency introducer market.
Starter home supply set to build (TC)
The Government have stated that thousands of first-time buyer homes will be built this year.
Law Society chief executive resigns
Catherine Dixon, chief executive of The Law Society, has today resigned after two years in charge at Chancery Lane. She blamed lack of progress made by the organisation’s 100-strong Council […]
Conveyancers pushed to publish prices (TC)
In a move to encourage competition and provide help for consumers, conveyancers are to be told to publish the charge for their house-moving services.
Conveyancing Market Round-up 2016 (TC)
Today’s Conveyancer called on a number of conveyancing and economy experts to provide their end of year summary and predictions for 2017.
Conveyancing: Tax Obligations (IC)
Managing stamp taxes compliance has become a whole lot harder.
Digital mortgage service just clicks away (TC)
Land Registry’s Digital Mortgage service is nearing completion, as final improvements are made and integrations completed.
Government pledges to tackle leasehold abuses “in the new year (EAT)
Housing minister Gavin Barwell says the government will put forward proposals in the new year to stop abuses of the leasehold system.