“Thug” estate agent sacked for attacking Professor Chris Whitty (EAT)
An estate agent has been sacked after being identified as one of two people attacking England’s chief medical officer, Professor Chris Whitty.
Owner of multiple firms buys QualitySolicitors network (LSG)
The QualitySolicitors network, which once had aspirations to be the biggest legal brand in the country, has been sold to a business specialising in consolidating the sector.
Gazumping is back! Two in five sales are hijacked by higher bidders
There were fresh demands for action to stop gazumping last night after more than a third of house sales were hijacked by a higher bidder in the last year.
They think it is all over, it is now! Or is it? (PIE)
Is anyone else getting calls from EAs to check that their accounts will be paid tomorrow ahead of their month end?
Developers defend Help To Buy’s cost to taxpayers (EAT)
A new analysis claims Help To Buy has improved building volumes and has not been a drain on taxpayers.
Is Ending the Stamp Duty Holiday Good for the UK Property Market? (PW)
Introducing a stamp duty holiday at the height of the pandemic was commendable but it has over-stayed its welcome, says Tom Bill, Head of UK Residential research at Knight Frank.
Signatures accepted by HM Land Registry
The types of signatures accepted by HM Land Registry for forms, restriction consents and certificates.
Statements of truth (PG73)
Information about the use of statements of truth in support of applications to HM Land Registry (practice guide 73).
Conveyancing Association Lobby for CHAPS extension (TC)
This is likely to be the busiest three days of a conveyancers year, maybe any year.
‘Gamechanger’ smart For Sale and To Let signboards launched by Kremer (TN)
Firm says the advanced QR technology embedded with the boards can generate leads for sales and letting agencies.
Property Lawyers – not jack of all trades – master of one
A few years ago, in a moment of weakness, I allowed two marketing consultants into our offices who rocked up with their rimless glasses, purple portfolios and concrete opinions.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Inghams Solicitors
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Helen Jackson of Inghams Solicitors.