Warning: Document misusing the name of CEL Solicitors
A document has been sent by ‘Vincenzo Ventura’ falsely claiming to be from Cheshire Estate & Legal Limited (CEL Solicitors).
Land Registry sets ‘truth test’ to tackle delays
Conveyancers could be required to confirm that information contained in applications to HM Land Registry are true under the agency’s latest initiative to tackle lengthy delays.
Property fall throughs costing the property market £476m: House Buyer Bureau
The number of property sales falling through has increased for the first time since the height of the Covid pandemic market boom, according to House Buyer Bureau.
Markets shaping up for rate hike to 3% tomorrow
The Bank of England (BoE) is preparing to hike interest rates by 75 basis points to 3%, according to multiple reports.
Submit a digital AP1 form to HM Land Registry
From 30 November, applications to change the register will be digital by default.
Warning: ‘Whelan, Macaulay & Partners LLP’ falsely claiming to be a law firm
A letter has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Tom A. Whelan’ of ‘Whelan, Macaulay & Partners LLP’ in relation to a supposed unclaimed ‘permanent life insurance policy’.
HM Land Registry: digital applications
We’re changing the way you create and submit AP1 applications using the portal.
Digital Registration Service
HM Land Registry portal users can use the new Digital Registration Service to submit HM Land Registry applications online.
Agents ‘being trained to overvalue homes’ – claim
Martin McKenzie, of allAgents, is now calling on estate agent trainers to stop teaching unscrupulous practices.
UK Finance wants Stamp Duty refund for net zero homes
Stamp duty rebates should become available if energy efficiency improvements are completed within two years of property purchase.
Agents warned not to ‘intimidate’ buyers who refuse in-house mortgage adviser
Estate agents are being told not to block buyers who refuse an in-house broker for their mortgage.
Agency trade body calls for Stamp Duty holiday on additional homes
Propertymark is calling for a 12 month exemption on additional Stamp Duty rates to boost rental property supply.