A Bill to establish minimum standards regarding searches and assessments of risk for solicitors and licensed conveyancers acting on behalf of purchasers of residential properties; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
4 May 2021
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The bill would set minimum standards for the searches and risk assessments that solicitors and licensed conveyancers must carry out when acting for buyers of residential property. It aims to improve the usefulness and reliability of information available to homebuyers by establishing clear rules, with related provisions to support these standards.
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7 Oct 2020
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
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