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Conveyancers not a ‘postbox’ for search results (LSG)

Conveyancing solicitors are more than just the client’s middleman when obtaining search results for a client, a judge has said, dismissing a law firm’s appeal against a VAT bill for

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Banning the sale of leasehold new builds a ‘last resort’ (LSG)

An influential legal authority has urged the government to be cautious about prohibiting the sale of new-built homes on leasehold.

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Criminals target fraud victims by post (TC)

A warning has been issued following fraudulent letters supposedly sent by the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau.

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Has Taylor Wimpey done just enough to avoid being successfully sued?

Taylor Wimpey’s deal with Adriatic Land to vary doubling ground rents to those linked with RPI are the minimum it could do to prevent being sued.

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Law firm faces £68,000 VAT bill after tribunal rules electronic property search fees are not disbursements (LF)

A leading north-west law firm has been ordered to pay £68,000 in VAT for electronic local authority property searches it procured from an agency, after a tribunal ruled that they

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Comparison website ramps up offering in time with Law Superstore deal (LF)

A legal comparison website has gone live with its bespoke platform with the demand for such services in flux.

Rob Hailstone September 18, 2017

Ombudsman warns all agents over fraudulent computer virus scam (EAT)

The Property Ombudsman has taken the unusual step of warning all estate and letting agents to act with caution over fraudulent ‘buyers’ who are trying to spread computer virus scams.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2017

Agents warned about fraudulent ‘buyers’ sending spam emails (PIE)

The Property Ombudsman has issued a warning to all estate and letting agents to act with caution, as fraudulent ‘buyers’ target agents with the latest computer virus scam.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2017

Housing minister comes under attack after making first major speech (PIE)

Housing minister Alok Sharma has come under attack after making his first major speech since his appointment.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2017

Today’s Talk: Upcoming developments in the Conveyancing Sector (TC)

Via video, hear about upcoming developments within the conveyancing sector.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2017

The ethics of the SRA’s social media warning notice (LF)

Last month, the Solicitors Regulation Authority issued a warning notice highlighting an area in which solicitors are making inappropriate ethical decisions.

Rob Hailstone September 15, 2017

Whistleblower claims £1000 bribe offered to buyers who use in-house conveyancing (TC)

An estate agent has blown the whistle on certain practices carried out by the firm she works at.

Rob Hailstone September 14, 2017