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Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC – What does this decision mean? (TC)

The decision reached in Brabners v The Commissioners for HMRC has caused a stir in the conveyancing industry.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

Chief Executive leaves LMS (MI)

Andy Knee has left as chief executive of Legal Marking Services (LMS) after 18 years at the firm.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

HomeOwners Alliance calls for better protection for leaseholders

Many homeowners have suffered outrageous exploitation by increasingly unscrupulous freeholders.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

Smart contracts market “on course to grow rapidly” (LF)

The market for blockchain-backed ‘smart contracts’ should grow quickly, according to a partner at a global law firm, who is already working with the emerging technology.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

New Stamp Duty rates announced for Wales: Some buyers will pay thousands more than in England (PIE)

Huge changes in Stamp Duty payable by house buyers in Wales have been announced.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

PropTech Today: Blockchain – who are the key players? (IC)

Over the next ten years, blockchain will be one of the key disruptors of the property industry.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

Lenders Who Made Changes to Their Handbook in September 2017 (IC)

A number of lenders made changes to their Handbook last month. Perhaps not surprisingly some focused on changes to leasehold requirements.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

The cost of neighbour disputes (TC)

This case shows, the costs of going to litigation can be high. The case does also, however, give conveyancers an insight as to how the Court of Appeal might interpret

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2017

LSB gives thumbs up to regulators’ action plans for price and service transparency (LF)

The Legal Services Board has marked as “sufficient” action plans produced by legal regulators to introduce price transparency and release other information to the public to help with purchasing decisions.

Rob Hailstone October 3, 2017

Apply VAT to property search recharges, accountancy firm cautions (LSG)

H M Revenue & Customs could target conveyancers for under-declaring VAT for property search fee recharges, an accountancy firm has warned, advising law firms to play safe by charging VAT.

Rob Hailstone October 2, 2017

Industry criticism of Tories’ “monumental mistake” in boosting Help To Buy (EAT)

Figures in the property industry have sharply criticised the announcement made at the Conservative party conference to pump an estimated £10 billion extra into Help To Buy.

Rob Hailstone October 2, 2017

Conveyancing regulator joins price publication bandwagon (LSG)

Conveyancing and probate firms should be required to show an ‘estimate generator’ on their website or publish a full list of prices, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers has suggested, despite

Rob Hailstone October 2, 2017