Warning: Emails misusing the name of Mercers
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Mercers regarding a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Stamped document misusing the name of Buckles Solicitors LLP
A document has been ‘stamped’ by ‘Buckles Solicitors LLP’ in relation to a supposed leasehold document.
There is hope for a better conveyancer-agent relationship
The relationship between estate agents and conveyancers is undoubtedly a complex one and has certainly had ‘its moments’ over the years, and no doubt will continue to do so in […]
Searches of the index of proprietors’ names (PG74)
Find out who can search against the name of an owner of land or registered mortgages and how to do it (practice guide 74).
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Warning: Wenbley Personal Injury Solicitors
The website at ‘wembleypersonalinjurysolicitors.co.uk’ was operating claiming to be a law firm called ‘Wenbley Personal Injury Solicitors’.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Thomas Whelan
A letter has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Thomas Whelan’ in relation to a supposed unclaimed ‘permanent life insurance policy’.
London ‘gazumping capital’ of England (PW)
Gazumping is twice as prevalent in London than the rest of England, new research from Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has found.
Petition urges government to fix “competitive disadvantage” of leasehold reforms (EAT)
A parliamentary petition calling for ground rent charges to be extended to existing leases has reached the required number of signatures to get a government response.
Improved green ratings can boost sale prices by up to 16% – Rightmove (TN)
A new report from Rightmove says sellers who improve their EPC ratings are making up to 16% more on average, when selling their home.
Extension of leases: checklist for submitting an application to register the surrender and regrant of a leasehold estate (PG28s1)
A checklist of considerations when making an application to register the surrender and regrant of a leasehold estate (practice guide 28, supplement 1)
Third of house sales fall through with £2,000 of costs: Smoove (MS)
One in three home purchases fell through over last year, while the average length of time it takes to complete a sale has lifted 23% to 153 days in three […]