Property – Page 6
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NewsLeasehold extension cost appeal quashed
Campaigners had hoped that legal challenge would slash costs of extending a lease.
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NewsNews focus: what the budget means for solicitors
There were few surprises for solicitors in the budget, with stamp duty land tax and avoidance in the chancellor’s sights. Deep cuts to justice spending went unmentioned
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NewsBanning the sale of leasehold new builds a 'last resort' - CJC
Civil Justice Council supports steps to increase the protection of homebuyers and help existing leaseholders.
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NewsCrimestoppers aids fraud fight as conveyancers seek protection
Land Registry figures show £25m was lost through property hijack in the year to April 2017.
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NewsLaw firm liable over 'mafia' property scheme
Giambrone told it is liable to compensate clients who lost money after investigation into Italian property.
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NewsLaw firm urges action on use of ‘pet solicitors’ in property purchases
Early response to leasehold reform consultation argues independence is compromised by links to developers.
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NewsLeasehold property guide released
A conveyancing trade body is stepping up efforts to highlight concerns over leasehold properties with fresh guidance for consumers. The Conveyancing Association, which has long called for leasehold legislation to be reformed, has designed a guide to administration fees for prospective leaseholders, property owners and those looking to sell. Beth ...
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NewsFirm paid £333k to fraudster who hijacked client’s email
London practice says it has changed procedures and increased training since 2015 transaction.
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Metamorph makes second acquisition on expansion trail
'Consolidator' takes on niche landlord practice.
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NewsHousing white paper an ‘encouraging signal’
Solicitors welcome promises on planning and leasehold reform – and a comprehensive land register.
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NewsLaw Society may intervene in landmark fraud case
Case involving City firm sparked widespread confusion over the scope of a solicitor’s liabilities and what reasonable checks they can make during the buying process.
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NewsJudge lambasts witness for ‘throwing allegations around like confetti’
Solicitor engaged with property developer and former close friend in renovation costs dispute.
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NewsSupport for leasehold reform gathers momentum
Representative bodies including the Law Society encouraged by government response as they continue to highlight frustrations.
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VAT on searches – new guidance for conveyancers
Local councils may begin charging at any time from now until 31 March, Society warns.
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NewsVeteran solicitor fined for ‘aberration’ in backdating file
Land Registry transfer document amended at client's request.
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NewsConveyancing productivity up 55% in three years
Study by search company shows conveyancers completing one transaction every 2.4 working days.
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NewsConveyancers urged to publicise fraud email alert scheme
Free Land Registry service sends e-alerts of all activity relating to up to 10 properties.
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NewsNew manifesto for homebuying reform
Streamlining money laundering rules, leasehold reform and a big push towards electronic conveyancing identified as priorities by the Conveyancing Association.
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NewsTributes paid to Bevan Brittan partner
Nationally recognised commercial property expert Tim Rowe has died.
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NewsLawyers who suffered ‘years of anxiety’ cleared of fraud allegations
Case against solicitor and legal executive ’should not have been brought’, High Court judge rules.