Should Non-Disclosure Agreements be banned in the property industry? (EAT)
The controversy over the use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in the world of property resurfaced over the weekend in a BBC programme.
Agent warns public of perils of Modern Method of Auction (EAT)
A prominent estate agent has warned buyers and sellers about the perils of the controversial Modern Method of Auction.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
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).
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).
Overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (PG78)
Guidance for conveyancers on overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (practice guide 78).
Warning: Emails misusing the names of ‘Khatiza Bawa’ of ‘Hallmark Solicitors’
Emails were sent on or around 26 February 2021 that falsely purported to share a file from ‘Khatiza Bawa’ of ‘Hallmark Solicitors’.
Warning: Emails misusing the names of ‘Ben Thorne’ and ‘Thornes the Solicitors’
Emails were sent on 26 February 2021 that falsely purported to share a file from ‘Ben Thorne’ of ‘Thornes the Solicitors’.
Rectification and indemnity (PG39)
Correction of certain types of mistake in the register (rectification) and the payment of compensation (indemnity) (practice guide 39).
Encouraging the use of digital technology in identity verification (PG81)
Information about HM Land Registry’s enhanced level of digital identity verification (practice guide 81).
Homebuyers can now use their mobile phone to prove their identity
HM Land Registry paves the way with new standard for secure digital identity checks.
Stamp Duty burden stacked on high end buyers, claims consultancy (EAT)
High end purchasers of homes in London paid 15 per cent of the stamp duty in 2020, yet the value of the transactions accounted for only 0.2 per cent of […]