Keir Starmer reveals Labour’s plans to fix broken property ladder
Labour leader Keir Starmer has unveiled his party’s plans to remedy the ills of Britain’s housing market and help as many as 1.5 million people onto the property ladder.
New government-backed professional indemnity insurance scheme for EWS1 assessors now available for purchase
MGAM, an Acrisure partner, SCOR, Aon and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), today announce that the new government-backed professional indemnity (PI) insurance scheme for EWS1 assessors […]
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Llys Cennen Solicitors
An email has been sent misusing the name of Llys Cennen Solicitors in relation to a supposed ‘Contract and Additional Enquiries’.
Warning: WhatsApp business account misusing the name of ‘Britannia Solicitors Ltd’
WhatsApp business account misusing the name of ‘Britannia Solicitors Ltd’ claiming to carry out immigration work.
Warning: Website for ‘Gramdan Immigration Solicitors’ claiming to be a law firm
The website at ‘www.gramdanimmigration.com/’ has been operating falsely claiming to be a law firm in London called ‘Gramdan Immigration Solicitors’.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Solicitors Litigation Services Limited
A letter has been sent misusing the name of ‘Solicitors Litigation Services Limited’ in relation to a ‘formal purchase proposal’ in respect of holdings.
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).
Mortgage: Release of part of the land for lenders (DS3)
Application form DS3 to release part of the land from a registered charge.
Licensed conveyancers to face explicit duty to treat customers fairly
An explicit requirement on licensed conveyancers to treat customers fairly has been proposed as part of a new statement of ethical principles by their regulator.
New crackdown on fraud and money laundering
Wide ranging reforms designed to bear down on kleptocrats, organised criminals and terrorists abusing the UK’s open economy have been introduced into Parliament.
How to handle Japanese Knotweed to preserve property’s value
Digging Japanese knotweed out of the ground is the most effective way to preserve a property’s value.
Estate agents against highlighting climate risks on property purchases
Only 35% said yes and 65% said no, with users commenting that it is a step too far.