by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
The UK estate agency and construction industries are not ready for the huge workload and responsibilities involved in the General Data Protection Regulation legislation coming into effect next May.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
A mother and daughter who pulled off a £1.2m property scam by hoaxing estate agents and solicitors have almost no money, a confiscation hearing has been told.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
Leading experts from across Europe will be sharing best practice at the annual International Invasive Weed Conference, organised by the Property Care Association.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
On this week’s Rip of Britain, the show looked at how one family was finding it impossible to sell their home due to a “nightmare neighbour, deep beneath the ground”.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
An independent, cross-party, think tank has called for auto-enrolment to help first time buyers save for deposits.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
Stamp duty reform is being considered ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to reports. The proposals, if they go forward, could make a massive difference to the housing market.
by Rob | Oct 19, 2017 | News
Basic digital housekeeping like keeping software up-to-date and backing up data separately from your network will solve most cyber-security issues – with corporate espionage one issue law firms have to face – according to a former assistant director of the US Federal...
by Rob | Oct 18, 2017 | News
A regulatory body could be set up to protect leaseholders as part of an effort to tackle abuse in the property market, the government has revealed.
by Rob | Oct 18, 2017 | News
Two ‘commisery’ TV adverts for Purplebricks must not be broadcast again in their original form after the advertising watchdog ruled that they did not make it sufficiently clear that sellers pay a fee whether their property sells or not.
by Rob | Oct 18, 2017 | News
Theresa May’s government is set to hold a crucial housing summit today at 10 Downing Street. Representatives of many of the major house builders are thought to have been asked to attend the high-level meeting in advance of the autumn budget statement on 22nd...
by Rob | Oct 18, 2017 | News
A solicitor who conducted a conveyancing transaction through a business that was not authorised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority has accepted a rebuke and £2,000 fine for his misconduct.
by Rob | Oct 17, 2017 | News
The 19 year old boss of online agency Doorsteps claims that his website has sold £100m worth of homes and currently lists over 1,000 properties.
by Rob | Oct 17, 2017 | News
The West Bromwich Building Society has chosen My Home Move as an additional partner, thanks to their shared values for putting the customer first.
by Rob | Oct 16, 2017 | News
The sellers of the £17m property in trendy Notting Hill will only accept the digital currency.
by Rob | Oct 16, 2017 | News
The tamper-proof nature of blockchain data could render redundant the Land Registry, as well as the role of intermediaries in checking every stage of a transaction. This might include solicitors.
by Rob | Oct 13, 2017 | News
Consolidator Metamorph Law has made a further acquistion with the buyout of south-west conveyancing firm BPL Solicitors.
by Rob | Oct 12, 2017 | News
A minister has floated the idea that stamp duty could be reduced on homes where sellers have improved energy efficiency.
by Rob | Oct 12, 2017 | News
The number of estate agents reporting potential money laundering activities has risen but still represents only a tiny proportion of all reports.
by Rob | Oct 12, 2017 | News
The number of house sales falling through has risen slightly over the past few months, according to a recent report.
by Rob | Oct 12, 2017 | News
Beaumont ABS – the alternative business structure owned by US giant LegalZoom – has said it is heading towards a “sizeable” profit next year after its first accounts showed a £2.1m loss.
