Conveyancing: What to expect in 2023
2022 saw the conveyancing industry once again pull together to get people moved despite economic and practical pitfalls aplenty.
University announces ‘UK first’ law degree to tackle climate crisis
A Staffordshire university has announced it is introducing the UK’s first law undergraduate degree designed to help tackle the climate crisis.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Stephen Smith of Bristows LLP
Emails have been sent to members of the public claiming to be from Stephen Smith of Bristows LLP regarding a supposed outstanding inheritance.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Porter Dodson LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Tanya Hopkins of Porter Dodson LLP advising recipients that a new file has been shared with them.
Warning: Telephone calls misusing the name and SRA IDs of Daniel Marks and Susan Harris
Telephone calls have been received by members of the public regarding the mis-selling of solar panels, misusing the names and SRA IDs of Daniel Marks and Susan Harris.
‘Like a lump of coal at Christmas’ – Agents react to latest interest rate rise
The Bank of England increased interest rates from 3% to 3.5% yesterday, potentially pushing up costs for those looking to purchase property with a mortgage in the near future.
Welsh Govt extends Help to Buy to March 2025
The Welsh Government has extended the Help to Buy scheme for a further two years to March 2025.
Minister warns letting agents over ‘zero deposit’ selling tactics
Felicity Buchan says her department is keeping a watch to ensure agents do not use deposit alternative products as carrots to secure rentals.
Fire safety forms causing rise in fall-throughs, says agent
A London lettings and estate agent has called for EWS1 forms, which concern the fire safety of external wall cladding used on high rise buildings across the nation, to be […]
UK government must learn from Scotland’s mistakes when pursuing leasehold reform
Since a thumping general election win in 2019, the Conservative government has pursued a reckless war with freeholders in a bid to phase out the majority of such properties in […]
Gloves are off! Agents and suppliers urge Gove to stop slamming landlords
Ten agents, suppliers and trade association figures also want rest of lettings industry to sign their open letter and back their campaign.
Warning: Email from ‘Velvex Solicitors LLP’ misusing the SRA ID of a genuine solicitor
An email has been sent from ‘Velvex Solicitors LLP’ with an attachment that may contain malware.