International
Confused over conveyancing
A survey in England has revealed widespread confusion about conveyancing and the legal process of transferring property ownership.
R.I.P. HIPs
UK - The requirement for homeowners to provide Home Information Packs when selling their homes is to be suspended immediately.
Calls to diversify
UK - Conveyancers are facing unprecedented pressure over fees but have largely failed to diversify into other areas, according to research seen exclusively by the Gazette.
Solicitors stress
UK - More and more solicitors are speaking out against their colleagues who effectively 'bribe' estate agents to give them conveyancing work by paying them referral fees.
Innovative insurance
Kirthimala Gunasekera writes about Sri Lanka's innovative conveyancing methods, insurance schemes and guarantee funds.
The Torrens system
Kirthimala Gunasekera writes that the ultimate success of the registration system depends on the professionalism and ethics of the conveyancing professionals.
A tighter rein
Roger Tan comments on a recent Malaysian ruling which makes it more difficult for thieves and conmen to fraudulently transfer land.
Home reports work
Home reports have not hindered the Scottish housing market, Scotland's chartered surveyors have claimed.
Radical change
England - Conveyancers must enact 'radical' change to survive, says Chancery Lane.
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