Land Registry-backed simultaneous settlement platform unveiled
A brand-new digital synchronised settlement prototype promising to “bring fully digital property transactions a step closer” has been revealed.
‘Six out of 10 landlords to sell due to EPC upgrade’
UK’s largest mortgage broker says many BTL landlords fear upgrade costs will be too much to bear financially despite rumoured deadline extension.
HM Land Registry: processing times
Information on how quickly we will process your application.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Thomas Higgins Limited
Correspondence has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Sophie Williams’ of Thomas Higgins Limited.
Rishi Sunak reveals why he ditched housebuilding targets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted that he opted to scrap the 300,000-a-year new homes target due to pressure from Tory members and councillors.
Landlord confusion over EPC plans causes concern
There is widespread confusion over energy efficiency rules planned for the private rented sector, according to Mortgage Advice Bureau.
New spray foam framework ‘unhelpful’ for sellers
A claims management company has criticised a long-awaited document released by the Property Care Association (PCA) on the use of the controversial spray foam insulation product in energy efficient measures.
90% of estate agents say cladding guidance helping sales
Majority of property professionals believe the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors guidance on cladding has had a positive impact.
Registration of legal charges and deeds of variation of charge (PG29)
Advice for conveyancers on registration of legal charges and deeds of variation (practice guide 29).
Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)
Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9).
Warning: Emails from ‘Saunders & Associates LLP’ or ‘Saunders & Associates Law Office’
Emails have been sent to members of the public from ‘Saunders & Associates LLP’ or ‘Saunders & Associates Law Office’ in relation to a supposed inheritance.
70% of compliance professionals fear the growing threat of cryptocurrency-enabled money laundering.
New data shows that a large majority of compliance professionals are worried about the crypto-currency related money laundering.