All Conveyancing articles
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NewsSole practitioners struggling to register with HMRC
HM Revenue & Customs promises to issue updated guidance on its new tax adviser registration requirement.
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NewsCLC insists referral fees 'legitimate' despite lack of transparency
Specialist regulator's review exposes disclosure gaps and 'largely non-compliant' websites.
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NewsLand Registry warns over conveyancer competence
Repeated failure to check deeds could land practitioners in regulatory hot water, agency says.
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OpinionWhy 'tax adviser' status risks creating more confusion than clarity for conveyancing firms
Current approach introduces a label without improving the underlying process.
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NewsKing’s speech: Criminal justice and leasehold reforms still on agenda
Few surprises as government announces intention to legislate to introduce digital IDs, a duty of candour - and improved EU ties.
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NewsHomebuying: MPs demand mandatory upfront information
Select committee says lessons can be learned from Scotland's home reports.
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NewsMemory lane
PI reforms battle, Dibbs' steps to incorporate and a leap into the light for conveyancing: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsStagger implementation of commonhold, Society advises government
Chancery Lane says members will need time to update systems and upskill to correctly advise on new form of home ownership.
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NewsNew guidance for conveyancers on HMRC registration
Law Society pubishes advice for practitioners who file SDLT returns for clients ahead of 18 May deadline.
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NewsLloyds unveils 'fully digital' homebuying service
Searches to be included with property listings and source of funds conducted earlier to prevent chains collapsing.
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NewsCost-cutting pays off as conveyancing giant rebounds into operating profit
Simplify Moving intends to expand further through organic growth, acquisitions and the development of technology.
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NewsConveyancers should contact clients 'even if there are no updates'
Legal ombudsman keen to address 18% jump in complaints related to residential conveyancing.
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NewsConveyancing: Tax adviser registration 'could be deferred'
Law Society president also updates members on government’s plan to seize client account interest.
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Memory lane
Super-exam, e-conveyancing trial, divorce bill and the Solicitors Acts: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.
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NewsLand Registry tells PM Law clients to quickly instruct new solicitors
HM Land Registry acknowledges complexity of land registration in guidance for clients of firm that suddenly closed.
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NewsFirm fights to reopen after being caught in PM Law collapse
Angela Viney Conveyancing Services states that it is ‘actively exploring’ options to stay in business.
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NewsTreasury ignores conveyancing plea over tax adviser requirement
HM Revenue & Customs guidance suggests conveyancers will be considered tax advisers because of stamp duty work.
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NewsNew-look lender handbook for conveyancers paused
Banking trade association UK Finance says delay not connected to shelved £50 access fee.
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NewsNationwide becomes first lender to accept e-signature
HM Land Registry hopes building society's announcement will prompt other lenders to follow suit.
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NewsStranded PM Law clients share their stories on Facebook
More than 400 people - some on the verge of completing a house purchase - join support group for clients affected by group’s shock closure.