Warning: ‘Atlas’ and the website ‘Atlas Lawyers’ claiming to be law firm
A document has been sent from ‘Atlas’ claiming to be from law firm. An accompanying website is also operating.
Negligence case over 2013 property sale was not statute barred, court rules (LSG)
The High Court has ruled that the starting gun on a housing negligence claim was fired when the property was sold rather than any earlier.
Knights sheds conveyancing business to Scots incomer (LSG)
Scottish practice has announced a move into the English market with the acquisition of a subsidiary of listed firm Knights. Full-service firm Gilson Gray has agreed to buy Home Property […]
InfoTrack launches first digital conveyancing event for law firms (PIE)
InfoTrack has announced the launch of a new event for the legal industry, The Digital Conveyancing Summit. This one-day event will tackle the most interesting topics and biggest issues law […]
Warning: Email misusing the name of ‘Holman Fenwick Willan LLP’
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from Holman Fenwick Willan LLP in relation to a supposed foreign investment.
Warning: Emails misusing the names of Timothy Brentnall and Elborne Mitchell LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name ‘Timothy Brentnall’ and ‘Elborne Mitchell LLP’ regarding a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Plans for 50-year intergenerational mortgages get cautious welcome (EAT)
Long-term 50-year mortgages that can be passed on by parents to their children appear to be the latest idea from the government to address housing market issues.
Index map: official search (PG10)
Details of the information held on the index map and how to apply for an official search (practice guide 10).
The leasehold reform legislation (PG27)
Advice for conveyancers on the land registration aspects of the exercise of rights under leasehold reform legislations (practice guide 27).
Conveyancers urged to work with agents on up front information (TC)
Conveyancers have been urged to work with estate agents on providing the material information disclosures required by the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) as part of […]
Property industry reacts to arrival of Ground Rent Act (TC)
Although the new law effectively abolishes ground rents on new leaseholds, it does not currently extend to existing leaseholders. A second bill has been promised to address issues with existing […]
Revealed! What buyers want from their homes and estate agents (EAT)
Energy efficiency, gardens and garages as well as speedy sales are top of buyer’s wish lists, Zoopla claims.