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Plant experts predict Invasives Code will help property industry (TC)

Experts in invasive plant species, including Japanese knotweed, are calling for greater uptake of the Invasives Code, predicting it will help property professionals to understand the Code and its implications.

Rob Hailstone January 10, 2017

Online wills venture with big-name backing stakes everything on simplicity (LF)

Online wills start-up, Farewill, hopes to motivate people to make wills by attracting them with simplicity and branded design rather than extensive add-ons.

Rob Hailstone January 10, 2017

HomeOwners Alliance launches new attack on ‘untruthful’ estate agents (PIE)

The HomeOwners Alliance has launched a new attack on estate agents – although reluctantly concluding that they are necessary because of their local knowledge and ability to hold the hands of

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

Time for the Law Society to cut the cord (LF)

Anyone who has seen the Law Society council in action over the past 20 years will not be surprised by the criticism levelled at it by chief executive Catherine Dixon

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

QualitySolicitors shake-out continues as longstanding member goes it alone (LF)

One of the longest-serving members of the QualitySolicitors network has quit after six years as it bids to refocus on its local market and expand the range of services it

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

Law Society to press on with reform after CEO resigns (LSG)

The Law Society’s president has pledged to press on with a controversial overhaul of the organisation’s governance structure following last week’s shock resignation of chief executive Catherine Dixon.

Rob Hailstone January 9, 2017

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.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

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.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

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.

Rob Hailstone January 6, 2017

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

Rob Hailstone January 5, 2017

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.

Rob Hailstone January 4, 2017

Starter home supply set to build (TC)

The Government have stated that thousands of first-time buyer homes will be built this year.

Rob Hailstone January 4, 2017