Residential property transactions exceed 1 million for first time in a decade (TC)
HMRC’s December residential transaction figures indicate a steadying market as the annual number of sales exceeds 1 million for the first time in a decade.
Warning: WhatsApp messages misusing the name of Caroline Dawson
WhatsApp messages have been sent misusing the name of Caroline Dawson in relation to a supposed foreign acquisition.
Govt puts the squeeze on building owners over cladding remediation (TN)
As Govt launches new online service to track building owners’ action, there’s still no confirmation that landlords can benefit from the measures.
Purplebricks de-lists home for sale after vendors’ anti-gay comments (EAT)
Purplebricks is reported to have removed a property listing from its website when it discovered the vendors – a Christian couple – were opposed to two gay men buying it.
Most estate agents believe upfront property information should be mandated (PIE)
The vast majority of agents believe upfront property information should be mandated by the government, as well as information on how long sellers believe it takes to sell a home.
Upfront Property Info – huge majority of agents want it now (EAT)
A survey suggests that an overwhelming proportion of estate agents believe the government should make the provision of upfront property information mandatory.
A chain-free property tends to ‘command a far higher price’, but how much more? (PIE)
Homebuyers are willing to pay a premium in today’s market for a chain-free property purchase, according to GetAgent.co.uk.
Warning: Emails and documents misusing the details of Morrisons Solicitors LLP
Emails and documents regarding a supposed inheritance, misusing the details of Morrisons Solicitors LLP.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Elite Law Solicitors Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from a Solicitor at Elite Law Solicitors Limited, attaching a document which may contain malware if opened.
New service launches to help older leaseholders obtain lease extensions (TC)
Lifetime Mortgage Gateway launches a first-of-its-kind service to help older homeowners trapped with short leases obtain lease extensions using equity release and access cash.
Conveyancing firms may be forced to buy stand-alone cyber cover (LSG)
A conveyancers’ regulator is considering making it mandatory for firms to take out stand-alone insurance to cover cyber attacks.
Stamp Duty negligence claims against conveyancers forecast to rise (EAT)
An insurance firm is warning that one of the key risks facing that industry this year revolves around professional negligence claims against conveyancers.