Government pushes ahead with Renters Reform Bill
The legislation is likely to focus on improving standards and the quality of property in the sector and to end ‘no-fault’ evictions.
Warning: ‘Oliver Bazan Chambers’/’Oliver Bazan Solicitors’ claiming to be a law firm
The website ‘www.olivierbzchambers.com’ is operating claiming to be a for a law firm called ‘Oliver Bazan Chambers’/’Oliver Bazan Solicitors’.
Cyber-attack cost conveyancing giant £7m – but the insurers paid up
A cyber-attack on conveyancing giant Simplify cost the group nearly £7m, newly published accounts reveal, but the company’s insurers compensated the firm for lost business.
Estate agents urged to embrace upfront material information
Estate agents are being encouraged to embrace upfront material information to enable a more informed buyer decision making, greater confidence in the property market and a smoother, less stressful process.
Redbrick Solutions and Armalytix combine technology to provide essential Source of Funds and Wealth checks
Redbrick Solutions, leading conveyancing case management provider, and Source of Funds and Wealth experts, Armalytix, have combined their technology to intelligently conduct faster and more effective Source of Funds and Wealth […]
Rishi Sunak’s proposal to relaunch Help to Buy will not fix housing crisis
Rishi Sunak is said to be considering bringing back the Help to Buy scheme, which closed to new applicants in October 2022, in an attempt to attract young voters ahead […]
Estate agents could be banned from selling new builds to homeowners
Estate agents would be banned from selling new builds to anyone who has previously purchased a property under controversial plans proposed by Labour.
Conveyancing Association launches building safety guidance
The Conveyancing Association has launched a guidance document for firms that addresses the Building Safety Act and Building Safety (Leaseholder Protection) (England) Regulations 2022.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Douglas-Jones Mercer Solicitors
Correspondence has been sent from a ‘James Anderson’ who falsely claims to be a ‘Paralegal Executive’ at Douglas-Jones Mercer Solicitors.
Warning: Website and correspondence sent from ‘Lead Crown Legal Service(s)’
A website and correspondence sent from ‘Lead Crown Legal Service(s)’ are misusing the name of a genuine non-practising solicitor and practising solicitor.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Herrington Carmichael LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Herrington Carmichael LLP and provide fraudulent bank account details.
UK property market sees best week for house sales since the mini-budget
As the doom mongers run out of steam, the UK property market goes from strength to strength as it recorded its best week for sales since the Autumn 2022.