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Land reform stage 1 evidence due by mid-August
Holyrood committee allows seven weeks for submissions

Land Reform Bill aims to enhance community interests
New Land Commission will keep effectiveness of law under review

Prices up, sales down in Registers' 10-year property report
35% average rise in house prices over decade

"Help to Buy" nearly exhausted, ministers reveal
Only seven more days for new applications

Opposing interests line up on land reform plans
Divisions appear in responses to Government consultation

CML announces Scottish Handbook changes
Revisions conclude negotiations with Society post-"sep rep" defeat

Highest average house prices recorded in final 2014-15 quarter
Buyers of larger properties moving ahead of new land transaction tax

Society seeks partner to create online property one-stop-shop
Tender invitation to develop conveyancing transactions portal

Factor's registered notice did not prevent time bar: Inner House
Court also rules that services claim prescribes after five years

Swinney promises new property information hub
"One enquiry" system to deliver comprehensive information

Problem conveyancing cases do not mean systemic issues: Bowen report
Former sheriff principal's conclusions published on Brebner/Happy Valley

Land reform proposals raise concerns for Society
Response to consultation questions ownership restrictions

Ten year land registration target will not penalise users, says RoS
Response to consultation denies need for fee increases

Registers rejection fees about to kick in again
£30 for each failed application from 9 February as grace period ends

Property market cooler in final 2014 quarter, Registers figures show
Prices still rising but sales slightly down on 2013

Solicitor warns of Lender Exchange suspension threat
Brian Inkster penalised for technical website error

Conference to explore land database for Scotland
March event to look at Norwegian system as model

Swinney modifies LBTT proposals
Lower rates to apply up to £325,000; most expensive houses cost more

Swinney to unveil revised LBTT rates this week
One year agreement on block grant reached with UK Government

Home reports given positive review – with qualifications
Report recommends improved format, and notes conflict issue

Scottish Standard Clauses now in effect
Agreement reached on missive conditions for all parts of the country

Judge overrules Keeper's practice on pre-RBS v Wilson repossessions
Property should be registered free of postponed securities

Society provides advice over advance notice difficulties
Limited letters of obligation may still be appropriate

Property law think tank launches new website
Unifi aims to promote debate on future direction