HM Land Registry Business e-services signature sheet
A signature sheet to be used for HM Land Registry Business e-services.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of ‘Firas Habib’ and ‘Foot Anstey LLP’
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of ‘Firas Habib’ and ‘Foot Anstey LLP’ in relation to obtaining investment funds.
Greater protections for homebuyers come into force
Customers buying a new build home can benefit from increased protections in the event of any issues they have with their new home or disputes with their developer.
Warning: Correspondence from ‘Judge Legal Services’
Correspondence has been received from ‘Judge Legal Services’ in relation to settlement of a claim.
Warning: Website for ‘Boscoe & Bailey Legal Partners’ claiming to be a law firm
The website at ‘www.boscoeandbailey.com’ has been operating falsely claiming to be a law firm in London called ‘Boscoe & Bailey Legal Partners’.
Hybrid working disconnect between fee-earners and support staff
Too many law firms have different and disconnected hybrid working arrangements for fee-earning and support staff, meaning lawyers end up undertaking more administrative tasks.
Government urged to take the lead on homebuying reforms
The Government is being urged to take the lead on homebuying reform as conveyancers warn that recruitment issues and lawyer burn-out are contributing to transaction backlogs.
Warning: Email misusing the name of ‘Daniel Mark Myers’ and the SRA
Email sent misusing the name of ‘Daniel Mark Myers’ and the SRA relating to investment fraud.
Warning: Website for ‘Gibbens and Co’
The website ’www.gibbensandco.com’ is operating falsely claiming to be for a firm called ‘Gibbens and Co.’
Warning: ‘Certificate of SRA Authorization’ for ‘David Joseph White’
A ‘Certificate of SRA Authorization’ for an individual called ‘David Joseph White’ claiming to be lawyer.
‘From scary to terrifying,’ analysts assess property market prospects
House prices look likely to fall next year, a senior analyst claims while another warns the property market is moving from scary to terrifying.
Discharge of charges (PG31)
Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31).