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Task force formed to lead conveyancing reform

Leading conveyancing organisations are working together as the Conveyancing Task Force to discuss reform of the conveyancing process for the benefit of consumers and lawyers.

23 Feb 2021
Check if your firm needs to register as doing tax advice work

Firms need to check whether they need to register as doing tax advice work to fulfil their obligations under the money laundering regulations.

17 Feb 2021
Cladding crisis victims should not be left out of pocket

We're calling on the UK government to protect leaseholders from the costs of making their homes safe from potentially deadly cladding.

03 Feb 2021
HMLR consultation on encouraging digital identity checking in conveyancing

HM Land Registry is consulting on proposals to create a safe harbour for digital identity checks in conveyancing.

01 Feb 2021
Draft RICS guidance on valuation of multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding – Law Society response

We've responded to RICS' draft guidance on valuation of properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding.

29 Jan 2021
Realism needed about prospects of moving before stamp duty holiday ends

Solicitors should discuss clients' expectations of completing before the stamp duty holiday deadline to avoid people losing money and being left disappointed.

19 Jan 2021
Submission to the Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget

We've submitted a comprehensive package of recommendations to HM Treasury ahead of the 2021 Budget.

15 Jan 2021
MHCLG call for evidence on data on land control – Law Society response

We've responded to the government's call for evidence on proposals to increase transparency of contractual mechanisms used to exercise control over land.

02 Nov 2020
Call for urgent action ahead of stamp duty holiday deadline

We're calling for urgent action to ease pressure in the residential property market ahead of the SDLT holiday deadline on 31 March 2021.

29 Oct 2020
HMRC consults on draft Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) Regulations 2021

HMRC is consulting on its draft legislation: the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Administration) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.

28 Oct 2020