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NewsNews focus: HM Land Registry delays mount as solicitors fume
Conveyancers report mixed experiences when dealing with HM Land Registry but ‘shocking’ delays are a growing cause of concern. Solicitors complain that they are reduced to ‘firefighting’ for the agency.
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NewsTreat overseas register regime 'like AML compliance with bells on', solicitors told
Verification process for information submitted to register of overseas entities discussed at Law Society conference.
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NewsLenders see conveyancers 'as their in-house legal team'
Law Society conference reveals tension between conveyancers and mortgage lenders over responsibilities.
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NewsSolicitor fined £15,000 for error in rent review advice to 115 clients
Mistake has led to litigation against firm and claims by clients against compensation fund.
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NewsPersonal data compromised in conveyancing IT crash
Former and current employees informed nearly a year after 'security incident' that some files contained bank details, date of birth and national insurance number.
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OpinionTinkering with the SDLT regime adds fuel to the fire
Once again, the government appears to be using the housing market as a prop to a failing economy.
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NewsKwarteng announces permanent stamp duty cut
Chancellor of the exchequer says measure will get the housing market moving again.
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NewsNews focus: Conveyancers brace for SDLT uncertainty
Conveyancing solicitors who are still recovering from the last SDLT cut fear that a ‘quick-fix’ on stamp duty by the government will overheat the market and increase prices and mortgages
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NewsSimpson Millar tells conveyancing clients: We’re working round the clock
Complaints continue to come in as clients say they still do not know if and when transactions will complete.
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FeatureBringing the house down
A sustained boom in property transactions generated huge volume but has done little to resolve conveyancing’s systemic problems.
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OpinionThe price is wrong
Conveyancing practitioners tell the Gazette of a looming succession problem not dissimilar to that faced by the criminal bar.
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NewsSimpson Millar apologises to clients after weeks of conveyancing chaos
Clients of Simpson Millar say they were 'left high and dry' after the national firm announced the closure of its conveyancing department.
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NewsFuneral bank holiday will affect 'very small number' of completions
Conveyancing body says parties are being very reasonable and completion dates will simply move forward a day.
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NewsLord chancellor postpones meeting with criminal bar chiefs
Revised arrangements announced within the legal sector following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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NewsPaperless conveyancing 'the norm' by 2025, Land Registry suggests
Vision appears in 'Enabling a world leading property market' strategy and business plan.
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NewsConveyancer checklist to reduce lease application errors
HM Land Registry says surrender and regrants are complex and often misunderstood.
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NewsLeading firm closes departments and puts 100 jobs at risk
Simpson Millar chief says the firm must adapt to the changing legal services market.