Housebuyers’ new gazumping war – for removal firms
THE rush to buy a house before the end of the Stamp Duty holiday has triggered a new form of gazumping – for removal services.
Warning: A website is falsely operating, claiming to be a law firm named Hawkins LLP
Website currently operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm of the name Hawkins LLP
Warning: Correspondence sent from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA
Correspondence from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA
Warning: Email misusing the name of Dechert LLP
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Christopher Field’ of Dechert LLP in respect of a non-disclosure agreement.
SRA Scams round-up
Overview of scam activity
Official guidance issued for agents to avoid Stamp Duty delays (EAT)
In an unusual move, HM Land Registry has issued guidance to agents to help them reassure jittery buyers and sellers ahead of the June 30 stamp duty deadline.
Should HIPs be revived to help speed up the housing market? (TN)
The Negotiator asks three leading industry figures whether HIPs were ever a good idea, and how property sales can be speeded up.
Warning: Emails and Whatsapp messages misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and Linklaters LLP
Emails and WhatsApp text messages have been sent misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and the name of Linklaters LLP.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Blake Morgan LLP
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Lisa Turner’ of Blake Morgan LLP in respect of payment of outstanding legal fees.
Solicitors and conveyancers should charge more (PIE)
I believe that over the remainder of this year and beyond, a large number of conveyancers will retrain, retire or simply throw in the towel.
Prepare for surge in stamp duty sales collapsing – warning (EAT)
Agents should prepare for a surge in fall throughs and collapsed sales thanks to the first stamp duty holiday period expiring at the end of this month.
New conveyancing platform offers agents ‘whole transaction’ view (TN)
Oddly named ‘Adoor’ says it wants to speed up the home selling process for all the players involved including buyers, sellers, conveyancers and agents.