New Law Society knotweed rules may threaten property sales (TN)
The Law Society’s updated TA6 form guidance sounds sensible enough, but pushes the risk of knotweed being present at a property on to the buyer rather than the vendor.
New TA6 form has now gone live – you can see it here (EAT)
The Law Society’s new TA6 Property Information Form has just launched, as previewed on Estate Agent Today 10 days ago.
Unsolicited telephone calls claiming to be from “MTA Solicitors”
Members of the public have been receiving unsolicited telephone calls claiming to be from “MTA Solicitors”.
Consumer group concerned over 30% cut price First Home scheme (EAT)
The HomeOwners Alliance, a leading property consumer group, has now suggested it has some concerns about the government’s First Homes scheme.
New Japanese Knotweed guidance issued for sellers
The Law Society recently issued a revised TA6 form, which is completed by sellers as part of the conveyancing process. There was an important change to the accompanying guidance which […]
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).
Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Return and rejection of applications for registration (PG49)
Advice on how to avoid the rejection of applications to change the register (practice guide 49).
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)
Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9).
Agents asked for feedback on compliance over referral fees – but survey comes under fire (PIE)
The survey has come under fire as it have proved impossible to complete on portable devices such as iPads, with users reporting that they have been unable to select the […]
Seven days left for agents to defend referral fees to Trading Standards (EAT)
Agents now have only seven days to complete a referral fees survey, announced late on Friday by Trading Standards and The Property Ombudsman.