Warning: Emails and website misusing the name of Gillhams Solicitors LLP
Emails and a website falsely claiming to be associated with Gillhams Solicitors LLP.
Ban Referral Fees For Agents – petition demands government action (EAT)
A petition is being started, urging the government to ban the payment of referral fees to estate agents.
MP calls for official investigation into IT chaos at Simplify conveyancing group (TN)
After months of pain for many home movers and estate agents, MP Bob Blackman says probe is now due and that company should consider compensation for stranded customers.
Purplebricks and other hybrid agents have ‘run aground’ claims FT (TN)
The newspaper has published a report highlighting Purplebricks’ tanking share price this year while high street competitors’ have increased.
HMRC set to clampdown on stamp duty dodgers
HM Revenue & Customs is consulting on how it can clamp down on property professionals and buyers who allegedly try to game the current system.
Warning: WhatsApp messages misusing the name of Joanne Mclvor of Edwin Coe LLP
A member of the public has received a WhatsApp message giving contact details of someone falsely purporting to be the solicitor Joanne Mclvor.
Scammer attempts to sell woman’s home using fraudulently obtained LPA (TC)
A woman almost lost her home to a fraudster after discovering a Government department had granted lasting power of attorney of her affairs to a complete stranger.
Record conveyancer training despite transaction frenzy and Covid (EAT)
A record number of conveyancers have been trained in the last 18 months, despite the challenges of the pandemic and extended lockdowns.
Purplebricks defiant against threat of legal action (EAT)
Purplebricks insists there is no basis for a class action legal case over its employment practices which may start this month.
Warning: Documents & website misusing the details of Money and Me Solicitors Limited
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Money and Me Solicitors Limited.
Warning: Website profile for a ‘law firm’ called ‘Angharad Percy’
A website has been operating at ‘www.theuksolicitors.co.uk’ falsely claiming that ‘Angharad Percy’ is a certified law firm.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Solicitors Direct Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Solicitors Direct Limited, offering assistance in recouping funds lost via a trading platform.