Homeowners Warned Of Freehold Property Abuse Scam (TC)
A practitioner who heads up a conveyancing team is warning homebuyers to be aware of a new scam which abuses freehold properties by placing onerous restrictions on new build freehold […]
Modern Method of Auction means ‘agents could earn a lot for not doing much’ – criticism (PIE)
The BBC radio programme You and Yours examined the ‘modern method of auction’ yesterday – with criticism that agents were not transparent with the costs.
Search professionals furious over ‘secrecy’ of official report which could affect conveyancing (PIE)
Professionals who play a crucial role in conveyancing are furious after being denied access to a government report.
CoPSO denied access to Government CON29 report
In March of 2019, the Council of Property Search Organisations issued a Freedom of Information Request to MHCLG for release of the Report.
Will Bamboo Replace the Invasive Japanese Knotweed? (TC)
There is a new weed on the block, called Bamboo, which could rival the invasive plant Japanese Knotweed, warns Environet UK.
AML Specialist Urges Government To Publish 5th AMLD Final Regulations (TC)
With less than one month to go until the Fifth Money Laundering Directive is implemented by the Government, an Anti-Money Laundering expert is urging the Government to take immediate action […]
Level of ‘risky lending’ by the banks to home buyers hits new high (PIE)
The level of high loan-to-value lending has hit the highest rate since the financial crisis.
New homeowner scandal hits freehold properties
Home buyers are being warned of a fresh scam in which rogue developers are replacing extortionate leasehold charges with equally onerous restrictions on new build freehold properties.
New sceptic tank legislation (IC)
The new septic tank and treatment plant general binding rules have changed so what are your responsibilities and how will this affect you if you’re thinking of selling your home?
Emails Classed As Legal Signature Following Contentious Land Law Case (TC)
Email communications could now be classed as a legally binding agreement following the conclusion of a landmark legal case this week.
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Owner of Multi-Million Pound UK Flat Sues Over Poor Broadband
The owner of a £2.95m 30th floor apartment in The Heron (Barbican, London), is suing the building’s owners for £97,300 after he moved in to find that the property didn’t […]