Upfront Property Info – huge majority of agents want it now (EAT)
A survey suggests that an overwhelming proportion of estate agents believe the government should make the provision of upfront property information mandatory.
A chain-free property tends to ‘command a far higher price’, but how much more? (PIE)
Homebuyers are willing to pay a premium in today’s market for a chain-free property purchase, according to GetAgent.co.uk.
Warning: Emails and documents misusing the details of Morrisons Solicitors LLP
Emails and documents regarding a supposed inheritance, misusing the details of Morrisons Solicitors LLP.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Elite Law Solicitors Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from a Solicitor at Elite Law Solicitors Limited, attaching a document which may contain malware if opened.
New service launches to help older leaseholders obtain lease extensions (TC)
Lifetime Mortgage Gateway launches a first-of-its-kind service to help older homeowners trapped with short leases obtain lease extensions using equity release and access cash.
Conveyancing firms may be forced to buy stand-alone cyber cover (LSG)
A conveyancers’ regulator is considering making it mandatory for firms to take out stand-alone insurance to cover cyber attacks.
Stamp Duty negligence claims against conveyancers forecast to rise (EAT)
An insurance firm is warning that one of the key risks facing that industry this year revolves around professional negligence claims against conveyancers.
HMLR – Personal information charter
Our commitment to your privacy rights, how the law protects you, and how we keep your personal information confidential and secure.
Warning: WhatsApp messages misusing the name of Melissa Coakley
Members of the public have received WhatsApp messages misusing the name of Melissa Coakley in relation to a supposed foreign acquisition.
Warning: Facebook page misusing the name of Newman Law LLP
An active Facebook page is misusing the name and details of Newman Law LLP.
Can agents and conveyancers work together better in 2022?
In an industry first ESTAS, well known for its awards events, is holding a forum for estate agents and conveyancers to explore the state of their relationship and see what […]
Mortgage lenders get behind digital identity scheme
The trust scheme for home buyers and sellers, called MyIdentity, is set to become the central hub for consumers, to help them prove who they are once only in a […]