DLUHC introduce new shared ownership rent reforms
The government yesterday introduced a series of reforms to shared ownership rents.
Warning: Document from ‘My Lawyer’ claiming to be a law firm
A document has been sent from ‘My Lawyer’ to a member of the public claiming to be a licenced law office undertaking legal financial cases.
Law Society mulls sale of president’s official residence
The Law Society is considering the potential sale of the historic townhouse it owns around the corner from its headquarters in Chancery Lane.
Major concern for managing agents as new legislation opens floodgates for historic claims
A top UK property litigation lawyer is warning managing agents that leaseholders are likely to pursue historic cases following new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) leasehold buildings insurance reforms.
Labour committed to regulating estate agents
At the Labour Party Conference, shadow housing minister, Matthew Pennycook, said that a future Labour government would look to introduce the recommendations in Lord Best’s report into regulating property agents.
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An individual by the name of ‘Nayo Nbuski’ is purporting to be a freelance solicitor working for ‘Irwin Mitchell Solicitors Ltd’.
Upfront information takes centre stage in conveyancing “roadmap”
Expanding the amount of mandatory upfront information which must be provided by sellers when a property is marketed is a central part of the “roadmap” for the future of home […]
Labour to finally ban Section 21 evictions
The Labour Party would ban Section 21 evictions after the Conservative Party has dragged its feet on the issue throughout this parliament, deputy leader Angela Rayner has vowed.
Propertymark calls on Labour to licence agents under its reform plans
Propertymark has urged Labour to licence letting agents under its plans to ‘fundamentally reform the private rented sector’ and extend the requirements to sales and managing agents.
Grant of probate delays soar to 19 weeks
In a recent survey undertaken by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) 70% of probate practitioners reported waiting in excess of 10 weeks for probate to be granted, with 57% of […]
HMRC warns against tax avoidance scheme marketed to property industry
HMRC says it is aware of a scheme being marketed as a tax planning option available to individual landlords to structure their property business.
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An email has been sent misusing the name of Legal Eagles.