Almost a quarter of homebuyers not asked to prove their identity
A high number of homebuyers across the UK are not being asked to provide identification when purchasing a property, let alone having their ID properly verified, new research shows.
Worrying consequences of proposals to abolish S21 evictions revealed
A new survey has revealed the consequences of the Government’s evictions reform proposals within its recent white paper.
What do 50 year mortgages mean for first-time buyers?
Prospects of a 50-year mortgage can be a little daunting, but for many first-time buyers in the U.K. it is important the government explores options allowing them to purchase a […]
Sex, drugs and panel property lawyers
Discussions between agents and lawyers over the conveyancing process have been escalating in recent months, most of which degenerate, pantomime-like, into back-and-forth arguments.
Estate agents in the money laundering firing line
Estate agents are in the trenches on the front line in the war against money laundering, says leading figure.
CMA wins further ground rent refunds for 5,000 leaseholders
The Competition and Markets Authority has secured agreements from nine building firms that bought freeholds from Taylor Wimpy to remove their double ground rent terms, which will see a further […]
Warning: Email misusing the name of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP
An email has been sent misusing the name of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP requesting information from the recipient.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Melanie Oxley of Lightfoots LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Melanie Oxley of Lightfoots LLP, allegedly providing new bank account details.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Francesca Bennetts of Allen & Overy LLP
An email has been sent misusing the name of Francesca Bennetts of Allen & Overy LLP, in respect of a demand for payment of an overdue invoice.
Warning: Website claiming to be for a law firm called ‘The Solicitors’ Agency Services Limited’
The website ‘www.solicitorsagencyltd.com’ is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm based in Uckfield, East Sussex.
Gazundering is back as purchasers reduce offers by thousands
Home buyers are regularly ‘price chipping’ at the last minute and forcing sellers to take thousands of pounds less, lawyers have revealed.
Government plan to abolish leaseholds will be a nightmare
The Residential Freehold Association says move is unnecessary, impractical and unpopular and will not deliver benefits as claimed by Government.