Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Michael Page and MS Page
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Michael Page and MS Page.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Mancini Legal Limited
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Laura Brown and Mancini Legal Limited in relation to property purchases.
Leasehold reform bill returns to Parliament – will it be improved?
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill aims to make it cheaper and easier for existing leaseholders in houses and flats to extend their lease or buy their freehold.
Land Registry pilot aims to stop lenders chasing conveyancers
HM Land Registry (HMLR) is working with mortgage lenders to ensure they no longer need to chase conveyancers for updates on the progress of registration applications.
50,000 buy-to-let companies set up 2023
Over 50,000 buy-to-let companies were set up in 2023, highlighting that the limited company model is becoming more dominant in the UK.
Warning: Linkedin account for “Betty Brennan”, misusing the name of CMS Law
There is a LinkedIn account for “Betty Brennan” who claims to be a ‘Lawyer, partner’ at CMS Law.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Caroline Churchill and Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Caroline Churchill and Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP in relation to unpaid invoices.
Warning: Website claiming to be a law firm called ‘TM Plewmen & Co’
A website at ‘tmplewmen.com’ is operating and falsely claiming to be a law firm.
Material information rules have ‘passed agents by’ – claim
Some agents still appear unaware about their material information responsibilities, conveyancers claim.
Building society backs Stamp Duty cut for downsizers
A report suggests waiving Stamp Duty for the over 65s who own more and bigger homes, which would free up homes for families and reduce care costs.
Warning: Stamped document misusing the name of Kenneth Bush Limited
A supposed lease document and ‘stamp’ misusing the Kenneth Bush Limited.
NatWest chair slammed over comments on first-time buyers
The chair of NatWest has come under fire after saying it is currently not “that difficult” to get on the property ladder.