It is time for agents to get serious about international identity verification
Nearly half of legal professionals and 42% of accounting firms recorded increases in financial crime attempts last year.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Samantha Woods and Lewis and Dick Limited
An email has been sent misusing the name of Samantha Woods and Lewis and Dick Limited.
Warning: Website of ‘Lawboard LLP’ falsely claiming to be a law firm
A website of ‘lawboard.co.uk’ is operating and falsely claiming to be a law firm called ‘Lawboard LLP’.
AML warning issued over using child savings for property purchases
Estate Agents are being urged to lookout for property purchases involving money from a child’s account.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Russell-Cooke LLP
An email has been sent misusing the name of Russell-Cooke LLP in relation to the supposed recovery of investment funds.
What stamp duty changes in 2025 mean for homebuyers
Residential real estate lawyers at Weightmans weigh in on the key updates set to take effect on April 1, 2025, which will make buying property more expensive for many people […]
Minister ‘missed opportunity’ on leasehold reform as legal battle looms
The Housing Minister missed an “ideal opportunity” to clarify when leasehold reforms will be implemented, Propertymark has warned.
Warning: Website falsely claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Brooks & Partners’
A website at ‘www.brooksandpartnersfirm.com’ is operating and claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Brooks & Partners’.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Loynton & Co Solicitors Ltd
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Loynton & Co Solicitors Ltd in relation to a property transaction.
Vice President of the Law Society of England & Wales Announced as First Keynote Speaker at the Bold Legal Group Conveyancing Conference 2025
The Bold Legal Group is thrilled to announce that Mark Evans, Vice President of the Law Society of England & Wales, will be taking part in a keynote Q&A at […]
FCA considers relaxing mortgage rules
The Financial Conduct Authority said it is exploring reducing the ‘regulatory burden’ on mortgage borrowers, signifying that mortgage affordability rules could be loosened.
Warning: Documents and correspondence from ‘Ali Hasheem’
Documents have been sent claiming to be from ‘Ali Hasheem’, in relation to the supposed recovery of investment funds.