by Rob | May 16, 2023 | News
An estate agent who sold a house for £6,000 in 1968 has been instructed to resell the same property.
by Rob | May 15, 2023 | Alerts, News
Telephone calls have been made to members of the public misusing the name of The Specter Partnership Limited.
by Rob | May 15, 2023 | Alerts, News
An invoice has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Herbert Smith Freehills’ in relation to supposedly ‘Professional/Legal Services’.
by Rob | May 15, 2023 | News
A well-respected agricultural lawyer has warned farmers and landowners up and down the country to check Land Registry documents to ensure “every inch” of their land is legally registered.
by Rob | May 12, 2023 | Alerts, News
Emails have been sent to a member of the public falsely claiming to be from Sunil Vaghji in respect of a conveyancing transaction.
by Rob | May 12, 2023 | News
Housing Secretary Michael Gove has been slammed for “unhelpful” comments about abolishing leasehold after it emerged that there may not be enough time to enact such changes.
by Rob | May 12, 2023 | News, Updates
Guidance on a variety of points which commonly arise in rentcharge applications, including formal apportionment and redemption (practice guide 56).
by Rob | May 12, 2023 | Alerts, News
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Thomas Higgins of Thomas Higgins Limited in relation to a supposed inheritance.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
Well-known figures from across the industry have written an open letter to Michael Gove, calling for him to do more to help speed up property transactions.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
Plans to abolish the “feudal” system of leaseholds across England and Wales have been dropped after a battle between Michael Gove, the housing secretary, and Number 10.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
Less than half (46%) of homebuyers think the Help to Buy scheme should be re-introduced, with 79% believing it’s nothing more than attempt to win votes by Rishi Sunak.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
Several key figures from across the property industry have come together to call on the Government to support improving speed and efficiency in the home buying and selling process.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
The Solicitors Regulation Authority will ask solicitors to pay 7% more in practising fees to help fund a £10m hike in the regulator’s annual budget.
by Rob | May 11, 2023 | News
Leaders of the Solicitors Regulation Authority will meet with the representative body for legal executives this week with a view to transferring regulation of its members.
by Rob | May 10, 2023 | News
The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights, which was due to be published this week – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions – has been delayed again.
by Rob | May 10, 2023 | News
Providers should already be assessing their estates, reviewing fire risk assessments, identifying whether they have any higher-risk buildings, and if so, understanding how those buildings are constructed and registering them with the Building Safety Regulator.
by Rob | May 10, 2023 | Alerts, News
The website ‘www.gregsonslawllp.com’ is operating claiming to be a law firm.
by Rob | May 10, 2023 | Alerts, News
Correspondence has been sent from ‘Sarah Smith Solicitors’ in relation to an inheritance claim.
by Rob | May 9, 2023 | Alerts, News
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Melissa Coleman of Freeths LLP in respect of a conveyancing transaction.
by Rob | May 9, 2023 | Alerts, News
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Judge & Priestley LLP, requesting funds but from a false email domain.