Land Registry admits limits of property reference numbers
H M Land Registry has hailed the role that unique property reference numbers can play in speeding up the conveyancing process but revealed that they cannot be used as the […]
Original RoPA now ‘very unlikely’ to make it into law, claims industry leader (TN)
The Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) proposals appear pretty much dead in the water, given their absence from the government’s plans for the next year within the Queen’s Speech, a […]
Agents urged to go ‘further and faster’ on upfront information (EAT)
A senior industry figure has called for upfront information changes to move faster to boost market confidence amid the cost of living crisis.
Conveyancing network launches home buyers protection insurance (PIE)
Online conveyancing network Home Legal Direct has launched a new premium insurance product to provide home buyers with an extra level of protection for their transactions.
Certain documents, purporting to be proofs of identity or other legal documents, have been stamped by ‘Dr Zeyad Mansour’ misusing the name of ‘DLA Piper’. WhatsApp messages are sent from […]
‘This is why we’re spending big on UPRNs’ reveals Zoopla’s data chief (TN)
Zoopla has told an industry conference that the increased use of Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) within the sector will help reduce fall-throughs, speed up conveyancing, raise property listing data […]
Warning: Email misusing the name of ‘Tania Zompi’ at ‘Gent Law’
Email misusing the name of ‘Gent Law’ providing supposed alternative bank details for a payment.
New material information rules will benefit consumers and estate agents
The changes are definitely going to shake up the residential property industry.
Estate agents prepare for planning overhaul as sector digests Queen’s Speech (EAT)
Agents have pledged to keep a close eye on planning reforms amid a proposed overhaul announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday.
Beware tenants making dodgy property repair claims, warns legal expert (TN)
Property solicitor Carly Jermyn says new legislation has led to surge in claims by tenants, often supported by ‘no-win, no-fee’ legal firms.
Warning: Telephone call misusing the names of MA Solicitors and Mohammed Alyas
Telephone call claiming to be from Mohammed Alyas of MA Solicitors, in relation to a supposed property transaction.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of ‘Robbie Leckie’ at CMS Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘CMS Cameron Mckenna Nabarro Olswang LLP’ in relation to supposed new bank details for a payment.