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Revealed: the top reasons Land Registry rejected applications (TC)

These are the most common reasons why Land Registry rejected applications over the last twelve months.

Rob Hailstone August 8, 2016

Conveyancers join call to scrap stamp duty in bid to bolster market (EAT)

The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has become the latest body to call for the scrapping of stamp duty to give the housing market a boost.

Rob Hailstone August 8, 2016

This is indeed a property legal nightmare of the highest order, says Hailstone (PIE)

It seems that Chris Meyer, a flat owner in Carlisle, has been living in the wrong flat for six years.

Rob Hailstone August 8, 2016

Two thirds of tenants in Carlisle block living in wrong properties (TC)

A man in Carlisle has been living in the his neighbour’s flat for six years completely unbeknownst to both.

Rob Hailstone August 5, 2016

SRA responds to ABS consultation

The SRA has responded to the Government’s proposals to increase competition in the legal services market.

Rob Hailstone August 5, 2016

CML Comment on Bank Rate Cut Announcement (IC)

Since the last change in official rate in March 2009, the average mortgage rate has already fallen from 3.8% to 2.9%.

Rob Hailstone August 5, 2016

CMA stresses need for consumers to shop around for lawyers (LF)

Choosing a lawyer based on recommendations from friends, family and peers can be “a sensible way to ensure a minimum level of quality”, but it means consumers are not checking

Rob Hailstone August 5, 2016

Total turnover of CLC firms doubles over four years (TC)

The combined turnover of CLC-regulated practices has more than doubled since 2011.

Rob Hailstone August 4, 2016

Society gives qualified backing to ABS reforms (LSG)

The Law Society has broadly agreed with proposals for ‘minor’ reform of ABS regulation – but sounded a note of caution.

Rob Hailstone August 4, 2016

Government consultation on Alternative Business Structures – Law Society response

The Law Society is supportive of ABS as they provide choice for solicitors as well as their clients.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2016

Developer calls on new Chancellor to bin ‘tax on moving’ Stamp Duty (PIE)

There has been a new call for Chancellor Philip Hammond to bin Stamp Duty Land Tax.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2016

Conveyancers want more transparency in leasehold transactions (EAT)

The Conveyancing Association has set out recommendations to end what it claims are significant delays and overcharging taking place within the leasehold transaction process.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2016