Warning: Emails misusing the name of Levi Solicitors LLP
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Levi Solicitors LLP’ providing supposed alternative bank details for a payment.
Fall throughs kill off one-in-five transactions – claim (EAT)
Fall throughs remain a significant problem with transaction collapses costing buyers and sellers a wasted £880m in 2021 according to new research.
Warning: Document stamp misusing the name of MA Solicitors
Documents have been ‘stamped’ and ‘certified’ with a stamp misusing the name of Mr Mohammed Alyas at MA Solicitors.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Ian Williamson of Wards Solicitors LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Ian Williamson in respect of a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
More than 5,600 new estate agents founded in 2021 (PIE)
A new study using Companies House data has revealed that 5,618 new estate agency businesses were founded in 2021.
Developers must pay, says Gove (TC)
Gove announces that developers of unsafe blocks who “can afford to pay” will be forced to cover the costs of removing dangerous cladding from buildings.
New rules ‘the first step in a whole raft of government reforms’ (PIE)
The leasehold reform bill, which concluded its journey through parliament last week, is the first step in a whole raft of government reforms designed to protect leaseholders, according to Eddie […]
Changes to Light Obstruction Notices postal address
Customers submitting Light Obstruction Notices now need to send them to a new address.
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: Email misusing the name of Peter Bibby of Brown Rudnick LLP
An email has been sent claiming to be from Peter Bibby of Brown Rudnick LLP introducing the recipient to a business.
Revolutionary Australian conveyancing platform to launch in the UK (LF)
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA), which processes 80% of conveyancing completions in Australia, has announced plans to launch in England and Wales this autumn.
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).