SRA considers kite-mark scheme for tech
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is considering setting accreditation standards for lawtech products in order to build confidence among traditional high street firms, it has emerged.
Agents urged to ‘remain vigilant’ regarding fraudulent tenancy applications (PIE)
Letting agents who have experienced fraudulent tenancy applications are being invited to come forward with examples in order to form a clearer picture of what and how fraudsters are operating.
Agents’ clarity over leasehold sales backed by Propertymark (EAT)
Propertymark has welcomed the move by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to help make certain leasehold flats more attractive to would-be buyers and mortgage lenders.
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Restrictions and leasehold properties (PG19A)
A guide to restrictions on registered leasehold titles and what to do when complying with a restriction causes difficulties.
Restriction: consent or certificate (RXC)
Application form RXC: for a consent or certificate in respect of a standard form of restriction.
Is This The Alternative To Stamp Duty? (EAT)
There’s gathering momentum to do ‘something’ about the unfairness of council tax and stamp duty.
Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50).
Warning: Correspondence and email misusing the name of Burges Salmon LLP
Correspondence has been sent misusing the details of Burges Salmon LLP in respect of a supposed recovery payment.
Warning: Correspondence claiming to be from “AR Wilkin & Co LLP” (and an associated website)
Correspondence has been sent claiming to be from “Davis Pickering QC of “AR Wilkin & Co LLP”. A false website has also been created.
Agents and Conveyancers: forum aims to unite professions (EAT)
A new online forum wants to unite estate agents and conveyancers, and ditch the traditional rivalry between the two professional disciplines.
‘I wish we could bring HIPs back, but just better executed!’ (EAT)
Glynis Frew is CEO of Hunters and a familiar name to many. She has been at the agency since 1999.