Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Sunil Vaghji
Emails have been sent to a member of the public falsely claiming to be from Sunil Vaghji in respect of a conveyancing transaction.
Gove criticised for “unhelpful” leasehold pledges amid reform delays
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.
Rentcharges (PG56)
Guidance on a variety of points which commonly arise in rentcharge applications, including formal apportionment and redemption (practice guide 56).
Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Thomas Higgins Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Thomas Higgins of Thomas Higgins Limited in relation to a supposed inheritance.
Industry figures pen open letter to Michael Gove calling for speedier transactions
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.
Government plans to scrap ‘feudal’ leasehold system dropped
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.
Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy
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.
Property industry pens open letter to Gove calling for help to speed up transactions
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.
SRA asks solicitors for more as budget soars by £10m
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.
SRA bosses to meet CILEX this week for transfer talks
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.
Renters’ Reform Bill delayed again – Tories warned not to ‘backtrack’
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 – […]
The impact of the Building Safety Act 2022
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 […]