Warning: Telephone calls claiming to be from ‘CMS LLP’
Telephone calls have been made claiming to be from a law firm in London called ‘CMS LLP’.
Purplebricks ‘must become Amazon of property world’
Purplebricks could become the ‘Amazon’ of the property market if it invested in the necessary technology, according to a leading proptech consultant.
Borrowers warned crypto-assets could make it harder to get a mortgage
Lenders are likely to look even more unfavourably towards cryptocurrency assets — after MPs called for these assets to be treated as a form of ‘gambling’ rather than retail assets.
Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy, research shows
New research has revealed that, while 81% of homebuyers want to see the government do more to address the housing crisis and reduce the cost of homeownership, just 46% think […]
Warning: Stamped document from ‘Jackson & Canter’
A stamped document has been sent from ‘Jackson & Canter’ in relation to a supposed immigration sponsorship application.
Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff
Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff have been sent from false email domains requesting funds for a conveyancing transaction.
Advisers concerned about negative impact of 100% mortgages
Six out of 10 financial advisers are concerned that the re-emergence of 100% mortgages could spark a repayment crisis for borrowers and leave some in negative equity.
Warning: Contact from a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’
Members of the public have been contacted by a person purporting to be a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’.
Renters’ Reform Bill finally introduced to parliament – industry reaction
The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights has finally been introduced to parliament this afternoon – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions. A […]
Renters’ Reform Bill to enter parliament today but more details urgently needed
With the much-delayed Renters’ Reform Bill set to finally be announced today, there is widespread concern among those operating in the rental sector that the new rules risk backfiring.
Warning: Email misusing the names ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’
An email has been sent misusing the name of ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’ in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Documents claiming to be from ‘Charlie Seaward’
Documents have been sent to a member of the public from a company named ‘My Chargeback’ claiming that a ‘Charlie Seaward’ is a party to a supposed agreement in relation […]