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MPs tell government – stamp duty cut isn’t really helping first time buyers (EAT)

One of the most influential select committees in parliament has told the government that it needs to do more – much more – to solve the country’s housing crisis.

Rob Hailstone January 23, 2018

Solicitors and technologists form CLC-licensed ABS to launch digital conveyancing venture (LF)

An alternative business structure (ABS) founded by government IT specialists has launched an online service that hopes to harness technology to simplify the conveyancing process.

Rob Hailstone January 23, 2018

Estate agency has survived longer than anyone expected… only upmarket agents will survive (PIE)

Estate agency has lasted longer than anyone was expecting but a wave of innovation in the sector could soon see most traditional agents swept away by online firms, a prominent

Rob Hailstone January 22, 2018

Warning over viewing scam issued by landlord group (TC)

A landlord group has expressed its concern over online scam property viewings taking place across the UK.

Rob Hailstone January 22, 2018

ABS joining licensed conveyancers with accountants looks to expand (LF)

A multi-disciplinary alternative business structure (ABS) is looking to build on its unique combination of licensed conveyancers and chartered accountants.

Rob Hailstone January 22, 2018

Couple unable to sell house where ground rent doubles every decade

For many getting on the property ladder is a life goal – but what happens when that dream becomes a nightmare?

Rob Hailstone January 21, 2018

Online deeds come a step closer as government accepts liability (LSG)

Electronically signed mortgage deeds came a step closer yesterday when the government asked parliament to accept the ‘low’ risk of the scheme.