All Conveyancing articles
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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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NewsMemory 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.
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NewsUK Finance drops £50 fee for Mortgage Lenders' Handbook
Law Society commends banking trade body for reacting swiftly to the strength of opposition over annual charge.
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NewsConveyancers outraged by £50 fee to access Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook
Solicitors acting for lenders in residential property transactions will have to pay £50 plus VAT from June to access handbook.
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NewsHome ownership shake-up 'will have huge ramifications'
Draft bill would cap ground rents, end forfeiture and make it easier for leaseholders to switch to commonhold.
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NewsTreasury urged to rethink on tax adviser registration
Council for Licensed Conveyancers says tightly regulated members are not permitted to give tax advice.
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NewsSolicitor cleared but paralegal barred over misleading emails
Solicitor had denied authorising misleading emails about conveyancing transactions.
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NewsSociety cautions government over conveyancer track record
Government mulls requirement to publish data on speed and quality of service to improve home buying and selling process.
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FeatureReview conveyancers' fees, CILEX tells government
Legal executive body says conveyancers are taking on too many cases because the work makes little profit.