Developers pledge proper legal advice for leaseholders (LF)
More than 40 leading property developers and freeholders have signed a government-backed pledge that highlights the duty of conveyancers to act in the best interests of clients.
New portal bids to cut fall-throughs by offering ‘mortgage passport’ (EAT)
The new portal OneDome is offering what it calls a “consumer-facing digital mortgage product” in a bid to cut fall-throughs.
New calls emerge to scrap Section 21 notices to help families out of ‘rent trap’ (PIE)
An insurer has called for Section 21 evictions to be abolished, warning they are contributing to a lack of security for the increasing numbers of families living in rental accommodation.
Government faces criticism over building industry pledge to stop leasehold abuse (PIE)
Leaseholders and campaign groups have slammed a building industry pledge to stop leasehold exploitation.