Buyers warned as Gü founder faces paying extra £120,000 in stamp duty
The founder of Gü chocolate desserts has been ordered to pay £120,000 bill after losing a tax case over the acquisition of his £3m country home.
Gove returns as Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities
Michael Gove has been announced as the new Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC).
Conveyancers urged to prepare for ‘significant fall in work volumes’
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has told the firms it regulates to prepare for a significant fall in work volumes.
Warning: Website for ‘Gramdan Immigration Solicitors’ claiming to be a law firm
The website at ‘www.gramdanimmigration.com/’ has been operating falsely claiming to be a law firm in London called ‘Gramdan Immigration Solicitors’.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Simmons & Simmons LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Simmons & Simmons LLP in relation to a supposedly unpaid invoice.
CLC renews push for firms to switch regulator
The CLC, a specialist regulator is renewing its push for law firms to leave the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
HM Land Registry delays mount as solicitors fume
Conveyancers report mixed experiences when dealing with HM Land Registry but ‘shocking’ delays are a growing cause of concern.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Solicitors Litigation Services Limited
A letter has been sent misusing the name of ‘Solicitors Litigation Services Limited’ in relation to a ‘formal purchase proposal’ in respect of holdings.
Warning: JJ Legal LLP claiming to be a law firm
‘JJ Legal LLP’ is operating falsely claiming to be a law firm.
Warning: Document misusing the name of MA Solicitors
A document has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘MA Solicitors’ in relation to a supposed property transaction.
About time! Conveyancing trade body gets tough on poor service
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers is bulking up its enforcement powers to be a better regulator following the post-pandemic bottleneck.
Warning: Stamped document misusing the name MHHP Law
Warning: Stamped document misusing the name MHHP Law