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Minister seeks reform of law over common land
References to Law Commission and new Land Commission

Tenements consultation seeks to boost communal heating schemes
Aim to increase heating efficiency and reduce fuel poverty

Minister proposes amendments to Land Reform Bill
Stage 2 detailed scrutiny begins today

Minister announces new register of control of land in Scotland
Land Reform Bill to be amended to provide necessary power

MSPs to investigate proposed second home charge
Finance Committee calls for evidence on effect of LBTT surcharge

Solicitor criticises Land Register completion costs to owners
"Substantial costs with no apparent benefit", Perth lawyer claims

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

Help to Buy successor to have affordable homes focus
6,500 households expected to benefit over three year period

Property sector put on human trafficking alert
Police issue call to letting agents and solicitors to watch for signs

House prices down on quarter but up on year, Registers report
Figures for Q1 2015-16 show post-LBTT rebalancing

LBTT effect shows in latest ESPC sales data
Prices take a dip as fewer large houses come to market

Glasgow property continues positive trend
Latest GSPC data shows dramatic reduction in sale times

Faculty insists on inquiry rights in compulsory purchase response
Submission agrees that overhaul of law needed