Ground rent ban to come into force on 30th June (TC)
Future homebuyers will see their prospective property bills reduce on 30th June when the government’s ban on charging ground rent on new leases in England and Wales comes into force.
Conveyancing firms “must apply” for PII two months before deadline (LF)
Firms of licensed conveyancers will have to apply for professional indemnity insurance two months ahead of the renewal deadline and in return will receive a response within four weeks, under […]
Warning: Emails misusing the details of Thompson Smith and Puxon
A member of the public has been contacted by someone falsely claiming to be ‘Mark Rowlands’ of ‘Thompson Smith and Puxon’.
Warning: Emails and telephone calls misusing the name of Rosie Bracher of Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP
Emails and telephone calls have been sent and made to a member of the public claiming to be from Rosie Bracher of Rosie Bracher Solicitors LLP.
Would a four-day working week ever work in agency? (EAT)
In June, the biggest pilot scheme of a four-day working week anywhere in the world will begin in Britain, with more than 3,000 workers at 60 companies taking part in the trial, […]
Research – blurred lines increase stress and fatigue for property professionals (EAT)
More than half of those working within the property sector are suffering from higher levels of fatigue or stress, due to a rise in the number of work-related enquiries they […]
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP
A letter has been sent misusing the name of Grania Baird of Farrer & Co LLP.
Fixing conveyancing recruitment? Online firm opens apprenticeship academy (EAT)
A leading online residential conveyancing firm has opened its new headquarters and apprenticeship academy in Wirral, Merseyside, to try and help address the recruitment problems within the industry.
CLC sets deadlines to improve the PII renewal process (TC)
Firms regulated by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers will have to submit at least one application for professional indemnity insurance (PII) two months ahead of the renewal deadline, under plans […]
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Clyde & Co LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Clyde & Co LLP in relation to supposedly unpaid invoices.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Withers LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Withers LLP in relation to a supposed Power of Attorney in relation to a supposed inheritance.
Government still committed to introducing ROPA rules (EAT)
The government has insisted it is still committed to introducing agency qualifications and minimum standards in the sector.