New conveyancing forms launched
In an effort to make more information available upfront, trade and representative bodies have updated some important conveyancing forms.
Pulse survey for conveyancing firms
Over half (54%) of conveyancing firms reported an increase in the number of residential conveyancing matter starts during January to March 2021 compared to the previous quarter.
TA6 Part 1: Law Society beta tests new up-front information for homebuyers
To help improve the home-buying experience for consumers and stakeholders, we’re beta testing a new transaction form, TA6 Part 1, to make more information available to buyers up front.
Conveyancing solicitors under pressure as stamp duty holiday deadline looms
The Law Society has published new guidance for under-pressure conveyancing solicitors as the 30 June SDLT deadline approaches.
Features and opinion
Stolen property alert
Recently there have been stories in the media about the fraudulent sale of properties. Peter Rodd looks at relevant cases and outlines some of the warning signs of vendor fraud
HMOs: Back to basics
Robin Stewart revisits the subject of houses in multiple occupation and outlines some tricky issues for property practitioners to consider
Moving target
Phil Nicklin examines the government’s proposals for a residential property developer tax and the impact it may have on the property sector
From the ground up
Matthew Weal discusses whether the government’s proposed leasehold reforms are a welcome development or just not fit for purpose
Advance information
With the recent flurry of property sales, Peter Rodd considers what prospective buyers should know before making an offer?
Digital identities: is your firm ready?
As technology continues to change the way we work, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, Bronwyn Townsend, reviews how digital ID verification can be adopted in conveyancing.
