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Registers offers advance checks for first registrations
£50 checking service for deeds over unregistered plots
LSEW writes off £3m+ as conveyancing portal scrapped
“Veyo” project abandoned after heavy investment of members' money
Land Reform Bill needs strengthened, MSPs report
Stage 1 report calls for stronger provisions on transparency and engagement
Ultra-long leases convert to ownership as from tomorrow
2012 Act applies to leases extending more than 175 years
SDLT fraud lands London conveyancer in jail
40 month sentence for underdeclaring and pocketing difference
Master Policy cover continues meantime for letters of obligation
Cover still in place under arrangements post-2012 Act
Forged signature had to make disposition void, Inner House rules
Lord Ordinary erred in exercising discretion against reduction
Property sales at highest volume since slump, Registers figures show
Sales in July-September quarter 6.5% up on previous year
Stable prices but faster selling times, GSPC reports for latest quarter
Houses selling on average two to three weeks faster than last year
Registers goes live on Keeper-induced registration consulting
Proposal to use new powers on larger housing developments
Applications up as Registers reports on "most significant year"
Annual report published for year covering move to 2012 Act regime
Mortgage lender entitled to hold out for full payment, court rules
Home Owner Act only protects against unreasonable conduct