Warning: A website is falsely operating, claiming to be a law firm named Kourtellos & Schultz Associates
A website is operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm named ‘Kourtellos & Schultz Associates’.
Warning: Emails claiming to be from John Geoffrey of John Chambers Ltd
Emails have been sent claiming to be from ‘John Geoffrey’ of ‘John Chambers Ltd’, regarding a supposed inheritance.
Government backs unique property reference numbers to speed up sales
The government has confirmed that it wants to see unique property reference numbers (UPRN) ‘baked’ into the housing market to make the home buying and selling process more efficient.
Property journalist Graham Norwood aims to raise money for Samaritans (PIE)
We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and […]
Data protection boss tells estate agents not to ask buyers for ‘proof of funds’ (PIE)
There is no justifiable reason as to why estate agents should be asking for excessive personal information from people wishing to view properties, Helen Dixon, the Data Protection Commissioner for […]
Warning: Email correspondence from ‘Helen Crow’ and Ashtons Legal
An email has been sent from ‘Helen Crow’ in respect of a property purchase.
Warning: An email has been sent misusing the name Steve Ellis of Cripps LLP
An email has been sent to a member of the public falsely claiming to be from Steve Ellis of Cripps LLP.
People want new homes – but not just anywhere (EAT)
Almost 77 per cent of people think the government must build more homes – but if that means reclassifying Green Belt space, public support starts to dwindle.
Land Registry pledges ‘to do everything’ to beat stamp duty deadline (LSG)
H M Land Registry has pledged to do everything it can to help conveyancers under pressure to complete residential property transactions before the ‘holiday’ on stamp duty land tax ends […]
HM Land Registry: Sign your mortgage deed
Our digital mortgage service allows homeowners who are remortgaging to sign their mortgage deed quickly and securely.
Buyers turn to auctions to beat stamp duty deadline (PIE)
Ahead of the stamp duty holiday deadline of 30 June, there has been a sharp rise in the number of buyers acquiring properties under the hammer in recent weeks, according […]
Are New Builds good enough? Formal consultation begins (EAT)
A consultation into the draft New Homes Quality Code has been published with a consultation period for the industry ending on July 7.