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Conveyancing fraud: Society seeks to intervene in crucial test of solicitors’ liability (LSG)

The Law Society is seeking to intervene in a case that has far-reaching implications for solicitors acting in property transactions.

Rob Hailstone January 31, 2018

Major cyber attack on UK infrastructure – ‘when, not if

The head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that a major cyber attack on the UK before the end of the decade is likely.

Rob Hailstone January 31, 2018

Banned ‘factory’ conveyancer refused entry to legal profession (LSG)

A former conveyancer who allowed mortgage monies to be transferred to conmen has been denied a route back into the profession after five years of sanctions.

Rob Hailstone January 30, 2018

New register of homes owned by offshore companies could give criminals a ‘hit list’ of victims, claim (PIE)

The creation of a public register showing exactly who owns UK property via offshore companies could be a criminals’ charter, handing the underworld a ‘hit’ list of where celebrities and

Rob Hailstone January 30, 2018

Alarm bells sound as residential sales collapse to 850,000 (PIE)

Residential transactions in England and Wales fell by nearly 15% last year, new Land Registry figures suggest.

Rob Hailstone January 30, 2018

Land Registry’s digital conveyancing plans backed by government (EAT)

The government has given its support to Land Registry proposals to increase the digitalisation of its services, with changes coming into effect as soon as April 6 this year.