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Ministers propose revisions to property factors code
Consultation opens on strengthened and clarified duties

Land rights statement confirms ministers' desire to diversify
"Human rights approach" also underpins vision for reform

High Hedges Act still not working fully, MSPs report
Call for ministers to revise guidance on what to cut back

Homeowners can use Factors Act remedies even after sale
First Scottish Upper Tribunal ruling supports purposive reading of Act

HSBC relaxes conveyancing panel rules following Society talks
All regulated legal firms will be able to apply

Commission opens draft Moveable Transactions Bill to comments
Four weeks to send responses ahead of final report

Ministers consult on guidance on new common good provisions
New duties on councils relate to registers, change of use and disposal

Further relief proposed for LBTT additional second homes tax
Draft order exempts couples where present house in single name

First urban community right to buy given go-ahead
Action group plans to convert former church into community hub

LBTT forecasting model not fit for purpose, report concludes
Government methodology criticised in wake of revenue shortfall estimate

High hedges law not working, affected neighbours tell Holyrood
Committee hears of problems getting local councils to act

Faculty finds flaws in Commission's Prescription Bill draft
Consultation response highlights potential anomalies and ambiguities

Standard security assignation must state sum due, sheriff rules
Creditors refused order for possession – but debt still owing

Land reform engagement guidance goes out to views
Ministers consult on involving communities in landowner decisions

MSPs investigate whether high hedges law working
Call for evidence on whether Act achieving purpose

Marginal year-on-year house price rise in latest quarter: Registers
Scotland average for October-December shows 0.5% growth

Buying house together more commitment than getting married, many believe
Survey finds 40% rate joint mortgage as the real affirmation

Two weeks to run in Registers' Digital Transformation consultation
New services proposed along with "digital first" presumption

Community asset transfer powers come into force
Organisations can request to buy publicly owned land

Draft land rights statement goes out to comment
Ministers set out basis for policies and practice under Land Reform Act

Registers' rejection income soars in latest year
One-shot rule leads to tripling of penalties for failed applications

Keeper extends voluntary registration fee discount until mid-2019
25% concession part of plans to get all properties on Land Register

Too early to judge impact of LBTT, Holyrood report concludes
Finance Committee agrees transition "operationally successful"

Inverness HQ for Scottish Land Commission
New body to bring about 20 jobs to city