SDT throws out money laundering case against solicitors (LF)
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has thrown out the prosecution of two solicitors for breaching the money laundering regulations rules after finding that they had no case to answer.
Mortgage possession claims shoot up after stable three years (LSG)
The number of mortgage possession claims has surged by almost 40% in the past year, and warrants and repossessions are also on the rise.
Second Unexplained Wealth Order Triggered in July To Prevent Organised Crime (TC)
The second UWO has been issued in July to prevent the proliferation of criminals using property to secrete and launder their ill gotten gains.
SRA spells out how to lack integrity without being dishonest (LF)
The SRA has set out ways in which solicitors can fail to act with integrity – the source of much debate over the extent to which it differs from dishonesty.
Buyer must explain how she bought six properties worth £3.2m (EAT)
A Northern Irish woman with suspected links to serious organised crime has been ordered to explain how she financed the purchase of six properties worth £3.2m in total.
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Wrong advice on Stamp Duty cost buyers £30,000 – and broker must pay up (PIE)
The Financial Ombudsman has ordered Advance Mortgage Funding, which trades as Primis Mortgage Network, to compensate the buyers.
Stamp Duty cut could create 40% more transactions, says new analysis (EAT)
A new analysis of stamp duty suggests that a cut of around a third in SDLT could produce a 40 per cent surge in transactions.
Viewber Local council back-tracks on suspension of local search service over summer (PIE)
A local authority (Surrey Heath) has back-tracked on a six-week suspension of its searches service.
Stamp Duty campaign hots up: top bank wants incentive for downsizers (EAT)
A report by Santander says stamp duty cuts should be used as incentives for older home owners to downsize and allow more large properties to come to the market.
Only A Quarter Of Younger Generation Will Own Property By 2026 (TC)
The majority of people who do not currently own their own home believe that the dream is now permanently beyond their reach.