All Conveyancing articles – Page 21
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NewsMortgage lenders worried about commonhold insolvency
Law Commission has been tasked with reviving the leasehold alternative to home ownership.
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NewsConveyancing firms defy Brexit slowdown fears
Analysis of Land Registry data shows a post-EU referendum high for transactions.
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NewsEquity investor pumps millions into two conveyancing firms
BGF says it will take a minority interest in businesses and maintain a ‘patient outlook’ on investments.
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NewsConveyancers under increasing pressure over leasehold advice
Professional negligence solicitor says his team has been contacted by 'several hundred' worried homeowners.
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OpinionRetired but missing work
I am 75 but active and was admitted over 50 years ago. Do you have any suggestions for reskilling to obtain work?
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NewsCosts shake-up proposed for landlord-leaseholder disputes
Law Commission says each side in right-to-manage cases should bear its own litigation costs.
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NewsHome-buying reservation agreements to be tested this year
Housing minister Heather Wheeler says home buyers and sellers should have 'skin in the game'.
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NewsRegulatory uncertainty over key home-buying reform
Solicitors Regulation Authority says solicitors should not hold deposits on behalf of sellers 'before a sale has been agreed'.
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NewsLaw Society's warning over leasehold costs curbs
Chancery Lane has responded to the Law Commisson’s consultation on proposals to reform process for leaseholders to buy or extend their lease.
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News'Go to' solicitor for dodgy property deals jailed for seven years
Ross McKay provided conveyancing services to criminal gang who knew he would not question the details.
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NewsNumber of conveyancing firms at all-time low
Land Registry data shows smaller competitors dropping out of the market.
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NewsRobot auctioneer sells first UK property in binding transaction
Blockchain-enabled online system avoids legal ambiguity of public auctions in 'know your customer' era, developer claims.
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NewsLaw Commission seeks to jump-start commonhold demand
Professor Nick Hopkins hails once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink property ownership.
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NewsCQS revamp to include on-site visits
Change to the Law Society kitemark scheme are being made following feedback from members.
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NewsPrice transparency era begins today - but clients urged not to be blinded by costs
Law Society wants public to be equally concerned with regulatory protection and service levels.
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NewsLeasehold Reform Act 2019? Unlikely, commission warns
Law Commission warns frustrated leaseholders that parliament is under other pressures and doesn't rule out political backlash.
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NewsSolicitor steps in pro bono to help LiP leaseholder take on council
Mari Knowles says it is not fair that Southwark resident should defend herself alone in appeal.
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NewsGovernment backs property logbooks to speed conveyancing
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government wants more information to be provided up front to ease a homebuying process that takes 'a hell of a long time'.
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NewsSolicitor targets dozens of law firms seeking leasehold compensation
Birmingham and Manchester firm sends notification letters on behalf of 500 people.
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