Housing industry could ‘well see some changes’ from ‘big hitter’ Michael Gove (PIE)
The housing industry is being urged to prepare for some potential changes after Michael Gove was yesterday promoted to housing secretary.
National Leasehold Campaign backs latest CMA action on ground rents (EAT)
One of the biggest campaign groups calling for leasehold reform has welcomed the action taken by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) with regards to onerous ground rents.
Conveyancing – is industry-wide UPRN adoption on the cards? (EAT)
Industry-wide adoption of Unique Property Reference Numbers could be one step closer after an announcement by a major trade body.
Can conveyancers and agents work together better? (TC)
The event will be hosted by Rob Hailstone CEO of Bold Legal Group along with Sarah Edmundson, CEO at Agency All Stars and Agents Together and Iain McKenzie CEO of […]
Robert Jenrick removed as Housing Secretary in Cabinet reshuffle (EAT)
Robert Jenrick has been sacked from his post as Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary.
SRA under pressure to demand more price transparency (LSG)
The oversight regulator has warned that it will expect the likes of the Solicitors Regulation Authority to clamp down on firms not doing enough to give clients information the regulator […]
Leasehold victory – Leaseholders with Countryside freed from costly terms (EAT)
Leaseholders with Countryside Properties will no longer be subjected to ground rents that double every 10 or 15 years.
Increased indemnity costs “biggest threat” to smaller law firms (LF)
Smaller law firms have survived the pandemic well but are very worried about possible increases in the cost of their professional indemnity insurance.
Propertymark CEO calls for ‘mandatory regulation of property agents’ (PIE)
Research shows that over two-fifths of private renters surveyed have been the victim of illegal behaviour from a landlord or letting agent.
Discharge of charges (PG31)
Guidance about discharges of registered and noted charges, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 31).
Requisition and cancellation procedures (PG50)
Advice on how to avoid requisitions on applications and our procedures where they do need to be raised (practice guide 50).
Overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (PG78)
Guidance for conveyancers on overseas companies and limited liability partnerships (practice guide 78).