NEWS Owners of 53,000 properties still unknown
Almost 52,000 UK properties are still owned anonymously despite the creation of a register of overseas owners.
Law Commission launches major review of compulsory purchase orders
The Law Commission of England and Wales has begun a review of the legislation governing compulsory purchase, in order to make the law simpler, consistent and more accessible.
Warning: Emails from ‘BARR Richmond Webber’ and website for Elite Group LLC claiming to be a law firm.
Emails have been sent from ‘BARR Richmond Webber in respect of a transfer of funds. The website ‘www.elitegroupllc.co’ is also operating.
‘Changing the mindset’ objective of new wellbeing body
Changing the mindset of the global legal profession is among the ambitions of a permanent body dedicated to improving lawyers’ wellbeing announced by the International Bar Association.
Kate Faulkner gives candid views on the biggest issues facing agents
The latest Today’s Conveyancer podcast sees industry expert and The Neg columnist Kate Faulkner OBE deliver her verdict on the current state of the property market.
‘Out of kilter’ housing stock prevent FTBs climbing ladder: Barrows
An ageing population and a lack of suitable housing stock reaching the market is preventing younger homeowners from climbing the property ladder, data from Barrows and Forrester shows.
Approval of mortgage documentation (PG30)
How to apply for approval of standard forms of legal charge and related deeds used by lending institutions (practice guide 30).
Prescribed clauses leases (PG64)
Information about the presentation of prescribed information in certain registrable leases (practice guide 64).
Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50).
Is conveyancing becoming too complex?
Is the job is simply becoming too complex and risky?
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Harrison Drury
Correspondence was sent by someone falsely purporting to be ‘Harrison Drury’ in respect of monies left in an estate.
Warning: Messages falsely claiming to be from ‘Stephanie Caird’ of Mills & Reeve LLP
Messages have been sent to various companies falsely claiming to be from ‘Stephanie Caird’ of Mills & Reeve LLP.