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Breaking: Legal green light for smart contract signals death knell for conveyancers

Landmark decision announced by Chancellor of the High Court says blockchain-based or 'smart' contracts are now enforceable under English and Welsh law.

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Latest mortgage fraud case ‘strikes at the heart of conveyancing’

By changing her name and then applying for a passport, Sarah Broadbelt sold a property she didn't own for £75,000 without anyone in the chain noticing.

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Property auction platform for agents offers eBay-style ‘buy now’ option

UnderTheHammer.com says it believes there is a market for 'speedy sales' within the property market and its service is also fairer and more transparent.

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£24.3 million <em>more</em> funding for proptech lettings platform

London-based company firm Plentific has now received just short of £30 million to develop its tech, which helps landlord complete repairs and maintenance on properties online.

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First ever banning order obtained against criminal London landlord

Cesar De Sousa Melo was found to have broken multiple laws and regulations at three addresses near Kings Cross.

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Watch out for Labour – the bell tolls for landlords

I was listening to the news the other day with half an ear when I thought I heard a ridiculous statement made by John McDonnell, says Frances Burkinshaw.

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