Propertymark calls on Labour to licence agents under its reform plans
Propertymark has urged Labour to licence letting agents under its plans to ‘fundamentally reform the private rented sector’ and extend the requirements to sales and managing agents.
Grant of probate delays soar to 19 weeks
In a recent survey undertaken by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) 70% of probate practitioners reported waiting in excess of 10 weeks for probate to be granted, with 57% of […]
HMRC warns against tax avoidance scheme marketed to property industry
HMRC says it is aware of a scheme being marketed as a tax planning option available to individual landlords to structure their property business.
Warning: Emails misusing the name Legal Eagles
An email has been sent misusing the name of Legal Eagles.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP
A letter has been sent misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP in relation to an attestation in relation to ‘Professional Engagement Agreement’ and ‘Private Surety Bond’ documents.
Conveyancing giant Smoove accepts £31m offer from rival firm
Australian homemoving operator Pexa has agreed to buy agency and conveyancing software provider Smoove for £30.8m in a move that will boost its presence in the UK.
New legislation could introduce electronic wills “immediately”
A new Wills Act could permit electronic wills to be introduced “immediately”, rather than enabling the Lord Chancellor to introduce them by statutory instrument at some point in the future.
‘Rent to buy’ scheme launches to replace ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’
HomeNow Co-Founder Jonathan Potter says those paying rent receive one third of the increase in the property price value to use as a deposit contribution.
Housing minister pledges to speed up possessions for landlords
The housing minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to “guarantee” that landlords will be able to repossess properties more swiftly through the courts as part of reforms to the rental market.
Warning: ‘Invoice’ misusing the name, logo, and contact details of Housing & Property Law Partnership Solicitors
An ‘invoice’ has been sent which misuses the name, logo, and contact details of Housing & Property Law Partnership Solicitors.