PE-backed conveyancing firm hits acquisition trail (LF)
Leading conveyancing firm O’Neill Patient has acquired Cavendish Legal Group, the first of what it says will be “a number of acquisitions of property focused law firms”.
Commercial eviction ban extended to end of September (PW)
The government has extended the ban on commercial landlords evicting their tenants from June 30 to the end of September.
Welsh housing market reopens (PW)
The housing market in Wales will partially reopen from today, as home moves can go ahead providing the residential property has been vacant for at least 72 hours.
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Charging orders (PG76)
HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76).
Housing Secretary Jenrick may be sacked shortly, says newspaper (EAT)
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick – currently at the centre of a planning controversy – could be sacked in a September Cabinet reshuffle.
Rightmove was warned for years to improve relationship with agents (EAT)
The leader of the Say No To Rightmove campaign has revealed to Estate Agent Today that he has lobbied the portal for almost a decade in a bid to win […]
Ministry withdraws guidance on new electrical safety regulations after ‘confusion’ in text
MHCLG says it has withdrawn the online guidance and reverted back to the original version while it sorts out ‘inconsistencies’ and publishes a new version soon.
Landmark eviction ruling handed down by Court of Appeal
Judges say agents and landlords who forget to issue gas safety certificates can still evict tenants using Section 21 notices, but decision may be appealed.
Court case outcome gives clarity on Repossession Notices (PIE)
THE Court of Appeal yesterday sided with private landlords in a case which threatened the way they could repossess properties.
Confusion reigns over Electrical Regulations Guidance implementation dates (PIE)
Late yesterday afternoon, the Government published amended Electrical Regulations guidance notes covering private rented properties in England.
Correspondence from Keystone Law
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from “Keystone Law” in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.