Property – Page 8
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NewsSociety hits out at new EU rules for mortgages
The Treasury has been tasked with implementing the EU mortgage credit directive by March 2016.
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NewsJudge rejects negligence ‘cover-up’ claim
High Court describes as ‘wishful thinking’ allegations that Yorkshire firm removed or destroyed key documents.
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NewsJudge shaves £100k off ‘disproportionate’ costs bill
Firm claimed costs on an indemnity basis of more than £200,000, which included charge for 111 partner hours.
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NewsJudges' fury at 'Dickensian litigation' over 'toxic' dispute
Court of Appeal judges use boundary dispute to rage against cost and time of case.
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NewsUniversity of Law eyes property sales
Today’s £68m deal for prestigious London campus could be first of many, as Montagu Private Equity looks to raise cash.
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NewsNegligence actions against law firms soar
High Court cases multiply as time runs out to pursue ‘credit crunch’ claims.
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NewsJudgment casts spotlight on ‘sale and rent back’
Scheme ‘could not have worked’ if solicitors had ‘complied with their professional obligations’.
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NewsFirm sees off £1.9m negligence claim
Selling party claimed terms of contract meant it lost money in delayed transaction.
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NewsWarning over manorial rights abolition
Bond Dickinson said any plan to scrap the rights would make it ‘highly likely’ that legal challenges would be mounted.
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NewsLawyer shortage delaying house sales
Chartered surveyors report that transaction times have lengthened by up to a month since the start of 2014.
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NewsRegistry presses on with land charges takeover
Changes to go ahead despite 95% opposition in consultation.
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NewsParliament to probe manorial rights
MPs to act after spate of applications to claim ancient rights to property.
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NewsSlater & Gordon chooses £1.3m-a-year Manchester hub
Mosley Street will be the firm’s largest office anywhere in the world, as well as the largest office of any legal firm in the city.
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NewsConveyancers remain cautious on hiring
The Conveyncer Sentiment found optimism in the sector is up.
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NewsAppeal court sets aside £186k professional negligence claim
Solicitor John Darby had not advised client of a user covenant put in place 22 years before by the neighbours.
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NewsLawyers cutting corners in housing rush, says Ombudsman
Conveyancers seek changes to ensure compliance with stamp duty payment as complaints soar.
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NewsLawyers warned over capital allowances changes
From 1 April capital allowances must be identified at the point of sale or purchase of commercial properties.
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Planning court to fast-track disputes
A property court will be established this summer with specialist judges to fast-track 400 cases a year.
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News£350,000 ceiling for county court cases
Lords approves 11-fold increase to limit established 33 years ago.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to sell off Land Registry
An eight-week consultation on the future of the Land Registry begins today.