Temporary changes to HM Land Registry’s evidence of identity requirements (PG67A)
The guide provides information about temporary changes to HM Land Registry’s evidence of identity requirements because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak (practice guide 67A).
Directions under the Land Registration Act 2002
The Chief Land Registrar may publish directions for facilitating registration.
Certificate of identity for a private individual (ID3)
Application form ID3 to prove your identity when lodging an application to HM Land Registry.
Certificate to be given by a conveyancer where a person’s identity has been verified by way of an online video call (ID5)
Application form ID5 to be completed with form ID1 or form ID2 where a conveyancer is verifying a person’s identity by way of a video meeting.
Rightmove says vast majority of buyers will go ahead after lockdown (EAT)
A study by Rightmove suggests that 94 per cent of buyers and sellers currently in the market are determined to go ahead with their plans after lockdown.
Housing minister drawing up plans for agents to resume work (EAT)
Housing minister Chris Pincher is drawing up guidelines which could allow agents to return to something like normal working in the near future.
Three reasons why estate agency should be first out of lockdown (EAT)
Why estate agency is a special case – and deserves to be treated so by government.
Agents warned of consumer complaint risks from virtual viewings (EAT)
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has warned agents risk falling foul of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPR) when conducting video viewings.
Independent agents’ group and awards platform reveal new partnership (EAT)
The Federation of Independent Agents and the ESTAS review and awards platform have formed what they call “a key partnership.”
Many high street law firms face collapse, research suggests (LSG)
Thousands of high street and sole practitioner firms may shut within six months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, alarming new research by the Law Society suggests.
Email misusing the name of Haque & Hausmann Solicitors
Emails have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Haque & Hausmann Solicitors in respect of a “short term loan agreement”.
Email and Letter misusing the name of Ewan & Co Solicitors LLP
An email and a letter have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Ewan & Co Solicitors LLP in respect of a “short term loan agreement”.