Trustpilot and AllAgents lock horns over accusations of ‘fake reviews’ (TN)
Estate agency review website AllAgents and its larger counterpart Trustpilot have become embroiled in a war of words after the two platforms locked horns over past accusations of fake or […]
“First collaborative conveyancing service” goes live (LF)
A pilot version of what its solicitor co-founder describes as the “first collaborative conveyancing service” has gone live this week.
Conveyancers blamed for property transaction delays (PIE)
The conveyancing process, and searches were predominantly held responsible for recent delays across the property transaction.
Message to HMRC and Government – stamp duty is outdated (EAT)
The majority of homeowners and homebuyers believe Stamp Duty Land Tax is outdated and needs reform.
The Environment Act and the Impact on Property Development (PW)
After numerous delays, the Environment Bill has now entered the Statute Book, bringing into force a series of measures and environmental standards which will become mandatory following the end of […]
Ground Rent bill concludes journey through parliament (MS)
A government bill on leasehold reform known as the Ground Rent bill, which bans ground rents for new property leases, concluded its journey through parliament recently.
Warning: Document stamp misusing the name of Stuart & Co Solicitors
Documents have been stamped misusing the name of Stuart & Co Solicitors.
New housing minister named in government mini-reshuffle (EAT)
A new housing minister has been named this afternoon.
Leasehold reforms will be good and bad news for the industry (TN)
Auctions chief says leasehold reform will free up the housing market but many vendors may wait until they go live to sell their homes.
Trustpilot targets fake reviews by property firms and other businesses (PIE)
Reviews site Trustpilot has revealed that it is stepping up enforcement against property firms, and other businesses, who repeatedly break the rules by soliciting fake and misleading online reviews.
Government pledge for upfront sales info hailed as big advance (EAT)
The government’s call for a pack of property information to be made available upfront during the sales process has been welcomed by an industry group.
Buying a Home? Beware the Complexities of Crypto!
Conveyancers are under strict requirements, known as Anti Money Laundering (AML) regulations, to check that funds have come from an individual’s own resources.