by Rob | Mar 2, 2020 | Alerts
Messages have been sent falsely claiming to be from Bullivant Law, providing a link to the website “www․bullivantlawer․eu”
by Rob | Mar 2, 2020 | News
The government could get tough on conveyancers who develop cosy relationships with developers after the Competition and Markets Authority expressed serious concerns.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The Competition and Markets Authority has announced that it has found “troubling” evidence of mis-selling of leasehold homes and that it is set to launch enforcement action.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The regulation of sales and letting agents remains on the government agenda – but not even the civil servants responsible know how high or low in the list of priorities it is, or even whether it will be implemented within five years.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
If you’re a negotiator working for an agent whose management insists you recommend a lawyer or a panel purely due to the size of the referral fee they receive, you could find yourself being sent to prison.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
Trials of reservation agreements for buyers and sellers have been delayed until the late spring.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The Trading Standards report on the future of referral fees is almost completed and will be sent to government next week.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
The National Association of Estate Agents has launched its Sales Protocol Toolkit, in a bid to reduce fall-throughs and dramatically improve transaction times.
by Rob | Feb 28, 2020 | News
A leading group of construction industry bodies has urged the government to ensure that legislation is in place to address the environmental impact of the current housing stock so that it meets sustainability goals.
by Rob | Feb 27, 2020 | News
The Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) proposals that are so hotly debated in the industry may not see the light of day during this parliament.
by Rob | Feb 27, 2020 | Alerts
Emails have been sent, falsely claiming to be from “Alexandra Bartrope” regarding a deposit on a “build slot”.
by Rob | Feb 27, 2020 | News
Industry regulator the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team has been monitoring agents’ compliance with their guidance on disclosure of referral fees over the last 12 months.
by Rob | Feb 27, 2020 | Alerts
The website “www․theskoof․club” is operating, falsely cloning the website of a genuine firm of solicitors called Barker Son & Isherwood LLP․
by Rob | Feb 27, 2020 | News
Conveyancers need to be prepared for the changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on clients’ second homes.
by Rob | Feb 26, 2020 | News
One of the country’s leading newspaper columnists has laid into government plans to abolish Section 21 – the means landlords have of claiming back properties without having to give a reason.
by Rob | Feb 26, 2020 | News
Consumer, property management, campaigning and freeholder groups all urge Rishi Sunak to release funds to help home owners trapped in unviable ACM-clad buildings.
by Rob | Feb 26, 2020 | News
Buyers and sellers using online estate agencies could inadvertently sign contracts if they carelessly use email signature blocks.
by Rob | Feb 26, 2020 | News
The Environment Agency Chief Executive has urged the government to only approve developments on high-risk flood plains when there is ‘no real alternative’.
by Rob | Feb 26, 2020 | News
The government are ploughing ahead with plans to introduce a New Homes Ombudsman.
by Rob | Feb 25, 2020 | Alerts
Invoices have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Eversheds Sutherland.
