Conveyancing

Articles

30 May 2017

Tackling some knotty issues

Amy Sevier considers several recent cases, including a welcome decision regarding Japanese knotweed and a ruling affecting tenants advertising their properties on Airbnb

26 May 2017

Law Society abused dominant position over CQS training courses

Chancery Lane maintains decisions were taken in good faith and in the public interest

23 May 2017

Ready, willing, and able to complete?

With Brexit on the horizon, Cecily Crampin and Antony Tanney provide a timely reminder of the legal options available to sellers in periods of economic uncertainty

19 May 2017

Listen to the warning bells

The SDT was kind to a conveyancer who ignored so many red flags and got off with only a moderate fine; others may not be so lucky, says Jean-Yves Gilg

15 May 2017

CQS-accredited conveyancer accepts he was 'sloppy'

Solicitor fined £7,500 for failing to address transaction's 'dubious features'

12 May 2017

E-conveyancing: A huge step in the electronic direction

Mark Johnson reviews Land Registry proposals for the long-awaited introduction of e-conveyancing

10 May 2017

Conveyancer liable for losses to buyer who pulled out of purchase

Bird & Bird solicitor failed to carry out investigations that would have revealed planned development

2 May 2017

Solicitor who made up 'secret trust' legacy story struck off

Solicitor took money from estate to cover up for conveyancing error