Compliance
Veyo sets out ‘extremely competitive’ pricing structure
Veyo, the Law Society's new one-stop conveyancing portal, has unveiled its pricing structure ahead of lift-off in a few weeks' time.
Legal Analysis: Court ruling bad news for landlords on tenancy deposit protection scheme
A ruling handed down right at the end of last year - concerning whether a landlord is subject to penalties for not complying with the Housing Act when it comes to tenancy deposit protection schemes - will affect…
Required Reading: High value residential property and the Immigration Act
The requirement for landlords to undertake immigration checks presents a number of practical points that will have particular relevance to high value resi lettings, says Jane Reyersbach...
Conveyancing mega-portal unveils brand and gears up for Spring launch
The conveyancing world could be in for a major online shake up when the Law Society's new venture goes live in the Spring.
Barton Wyatt rolls out Private Office offering
Prime surrey estate agency Barton Wyatt has opened up a "Private Office" arm, formalising services - booking private jets, sorting Christmas shopping, arranging dinner parties etc etc - that its been…
Flat Cap: What are the implications of Labour’s rent control ideas?
Ed Miliband's taken on the lettings industry.
Legal Ease: “Game-changing” conveyancing portal boots up for launch
The Law Society's "game-changing" paper-free conveyancing portal is gearing up for launch, with testing due to begin in early 2014.
Rozzers of Rent: Why lettings agents shouldn’t be on immigration duty
It's already tough enough being a letting agent, what with all the money laundering and cannabis farms, says James Bailey;
Letting Agents: Lackeys of the State?
A £10,000 fine if immigration details are wrong? For Pete's sake, give letting agents a break says Trevor Abrahmsohn...
The ramifications of the immigration problem facing the UK are horrendous.