Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff
Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff have been sent from false email domains requesting funds for a conveyancing transaction.
Advisers concerned about negative impact of 100% mortgages
Six out of 10 financial advisers are concerned that the re-emergence of 100% mortgages could spark a repayment crisis for borrowers and leave some in negative equity.
Warning: Contact from a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’
Members of the public have been contacted by a person purporting to be a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’.
Renters’ Reform Bill finally introduced to parliament – industry reaction
The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights has finally been introduced to parliament this afternoon – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions. A […]
Renters’ Reform Bill to enter parliament today but more details urgently needed
With the much-delayed Renters’ Reform Bill set to finally be announced today, there is widespread concern among those operating in the rental sector that the new rules risk backfiring.
Warning: Email misusing the names ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’
An email has been sent misusing the name of ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’ in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Documents claiming to be from ‘Charlie Seaward’
Documents have been sent to a member of the public from a company named ‘My Chargeback’ claiming that a ‘Charlie Seaward’ is a party to a supposed agreement in relation […]
Warning: Website for ‘Intelligent Claims Management’ claiming it belongs to Slater & Gordon (UK) 1 Limited
The website at ‘http://intelligentclaimsmanagement.co.uk/’ is operating claiming it belongs to Slater & Gordon (UK) 1 Limited.
Estate agent instructed to resale same house 55 years later – and it costs 100 times more
An estate agent who sold a house for £6,000 in 1968 has been instructed to resell the same property.
Warning: Telephone calls falsely claiming to be from The Specter Partnership Limited
Telephone calls have been made to members of the public misusing the name of The Specter Partnership Limited.
Warning: Invoice misusing the name of Herbert Smith Freehills LLP
An invoice has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Herbert Smith Freehills’ in relation to supposedly ‘Professional/Legal Services’.
Lawyer issues land squatters warning
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.