MPs launch review into home ownership barriers
MPs have launched a new inquiry examining barriers to first-time buyers, especially those on lower incomes, owning their own homes.
Warning: WhatsApp messages falsely purporting to be associated with Connaught Law Ltd
WhatsApp messages have been sent purporting to be from ‘Arsal Amjad Hashmi’ who claims to be associated with Connaught Law Ltd.
Warning: Documents and email correspondence from a ‘Vincent Raud’ at ‘Liberty Law’
An email and documents purporting to be from an individual at ‘Liberty Law’ called Vincent Raud and a supposed ‘Chargeback Application’ misusing the name of a genuine solicitor.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Jackson Lees Group Ltd
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Emma Clark of Jackson Lees Group Ltd.
Warning: Emails misusing the names of Giles Belsey, Dechert LLP and Clarke Willmott LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the names of Dechert LLP and Giles Belsey attaching an invoice misusing the name of Clarke Willmott.
Warning: Emails from Gowling WLG (Paris) LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Marianne Schaffner and Gowling WLG (Paris) LLP.
Panorama documentary: conveyancing body launches agency referral fees review
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has announced plans to launch a a thematic review focused on referral arrangements with estate agents in the aftermath of the Panorama investigation into […]
Why should the estate agent apologise for telling the owner the truth about the value of their property?
Our biggest issue stems from fellow estate agents who deliberately elevate the vendor’s expectation of value, and this tactic is designed to outcompete their peers, some of whom dare to […]
Conditional selling… do unto others as you would have them do unto you
The recent Panorama investigation into the behaviour of some estate agents has reignited public concern about unethical practices in the property industry.
Freeholders launch High Court challenge against leasehold reforms
A group of landowners has launched a judicial review in the High Court to challenge the government’s efforts to reform the freehold and leasehold property ownership system.
Estate agents should be banned from selling mortgages, says campaigner
HOA boss Paul Higgins is latest to criticise ongoing practice of conditional selling following Panorama fallout.
Estate agents must be impartial during home moving process
Propertymark CEO warns those involved in conditional selling that home movers must have the freedom to choose products and services that meet their needs and preferences.