Zoopla launches new sales progression portal for estate agents (PIE)
Zoopla has unveiled a new Progression Portal for estate agents, designed to help when it comes to sales progression, as well as a new way to unlock revenue for their […]
Legal warning – failure to comply ‘is potentially a criminal offence’ (PIE)
The impending launch of the Register of Overseas Entities (ROE) which will introduce new responsibilities and risks into some property transactions, according to the Law Society of England and Wales.
Leases: determination (PG26)
How leases are determined and how this affects registered titles (practice guide 26).
Dispositions executed by Law of Property Act receivers (PG36a)
How to deal with dispositions executed on behalf of the borrower by a receiver appointed under the provisions of the Law of Property Act 1925 (practice guide 36A).
Index map: official search (PG10)
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
Date announced for National Conveyancing Week 2023 (TC)
Further details have emerged about a “National Conveyancing Week” in 2023 designed to inform, educate, assist, motivate, reassure, help recruit new entrants, improve the profile of conveyancers and conveyancing, and […]
IWG launches consultation on the electronic execution of documents (TC)
The Industry Working Group (IWG) on the electronic execution of documents have launched their consultation.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Riseam Sharples
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Reseam Sharples Solicitors’ requesting deposit funds for a supposed property transaction.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Kate Allass of Farrer & Co LLP.
Warning: Emails sent from ‘Josh Dunn’ of ‘Justin Andersen & Co’ and website operating as a law firm
Emails have been sent from ‘Josh Dunn’ claiming to be from a law firm called ‘Justin Andersen & Co.’ An accompanying website ‘http://jandersenlegal.com’ was also operating.
Estate agents need “more respect” from conveyancers (LF)
Nearly four in ten estate agents (39%) believe that greater “mutual respect” would most improve their relationship with conveyancers, but lawyers would prefer to see a focus on better collaboration, […]
Improve conveyancing process by bringing it into estate agency (PIE)
The UK’s ‘archaic’ conveyancing process could benefit from a major shake-up to help speed up property transactions, according to Russell Quirk, co-founder of ProperPR.