Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Preparing plans for HM Land Registry applications (PG40s2)
This supplement describes boundary agreements, determined boundaries and the application process (practice guide 40, supplement 2).
Growing calls for government to scrap stamp duty altogether (PIE)
The chancellor Rishi Sunak is coming under growing pressure to scrap stamp duty altogether, along with council tax, and replace both charges with a national property tax instead.
Stamp Duty Mayhem: Is a six week extension long enough? (EAT)
Agents and conveyancers are expressing doubt over whether a possible six week extension to the stamp duty holiday will be enough to stop fall throughs.
Stamp duty holiday may be extended for some buyers – report (EAT)
The Chancellor is considering extending the stamp duty holiday for a short period according to a newspaper report this morning.
Warning: Email misusing the name of RHF Solicitors
An email has been sent misusing the name of RHF Solicitors.
Warning: Emails have been sent misusing the name Shearman Sterling
Emails have been sent missing the name “John Adams” of “Shearman & Sterling International” in respect of a transaction of 1.87 million US dollars.
Warning: Emails from “Jake Floyd” at “Howard Solicitors LLP”
Emails have been sent claiming to be from “Jake Floyd” of “Howard Solicitors LLP”.
Warning: The website “www․strivasociates․com/about-us/” is operating claiming to be for a law firm
The website “www․strivasociates․com/about-us/” is operating, falsely claiming to be for a firm of solicitors.
Help to Buy extended until the end of May (PW)
The Help to Buy equity loan scheme has been extended by two months to 31 May to accommodate buyers and builders with applications already underway.
Warning: The website “www․trust-law․org” is misusing photos and company documents
The website “www․trust-law․org” is operating, claiming to be for lawyers based in London and misusing photos and company documents.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Baldwin & Robinson Law
Email has been sent misusing the name of Rosie Baig of Baldwin & Robinson Law.