Government Urged To Address Housing Energy Efficiency
A leading group of construction industry bodies has urged the government to ensure that legislation is in place to address the environmental impact of the current housing stock so that […]
RoPA: have ministers kicked regulation into the long grass? (TN)
The Regulation of Property Agents (RoPA) proposals that are so hotly debated in the industry may not see the light of day during this parliament.
Warning: Emails misusing the name “Alexandra Bartrope”
Emails have been sent, falsely claiming to be from “Alexandra Bartrope” regarding a deposit on a “build slot”.
Latest on future of referral fees including possible ban – announcement expected shortly (PIE)
Industry regulator the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team has been monitoring agents’ compliance with their guidance on disclosure of referral fees over the last 12 months.
Warning: The website “www․theskoof․club” cloning the website of Barker Son & Isherwood LLP
The website “www․theskoof․club” is operating, falsely cloning the website of a genuine firm of solicitors called Barker Son & Isherwood LLP․
Conveyancers To Prepare For Changes To Capital Gains Tax Deadlines (TC)
Conveyancers need to be prepared for the changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on clients’ second homes.
Abolishing Section 21 ‘will create sitting tenancies and rent controls’ – warning (PIE)
One of the country’s leading newspaper columnists has laid into government plans to abolish Section 21 – the means landlords have of claiming back properties without having to give a […]
Property industry calls on Chancellor to release 500,000 home owners trapped by cladding scandal (TN)
Consumer, property management, campaigning and freeholder groups all urge Rishi Sunak to release funds to help home owners trapped in unviable ACM-clad buildings.
Lawyer warns online agency clients to beware of email signatures (EAT)
Buyers and sellers using online estate agencies could inadvertently sign contracts if they carelessly use email signature blocks.
Expert Warns Government About Future Flood-Prone Developments (TC)
The Environment Agency Chief Executive has urged the government to only approve developments on high-risk flood plains when there is ‘no real alternative’.
New Homes Ombudsman to End Shoddy Developments (TC)
The government are ploughing ahead with plans to introduce a New Homes Ombudsman.
Warning: Invoices misusing the name Eversheds Sutherland
Invoices have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Eversheds Sutherland.