UK bank account fraud 25% up year on year (TC)
New research from Experian has revealed that bank account fraud is now tracking at its highest level for more than three years.
Land Registry moves towards “gamechanger” type of e-signature (LF)
HM Land Registry is to pilot the use of qualified electronic signatures that do not need to be witnessed, which it said could be a “gamechanger” for conveyancing.
Warning: Correspondence from Simon Hardy of ‘Krixon Law’
Correspondence has been sent from Simon Hardy of ‘Krixon Law’ regarding a supposed inheritance.
Second Homes Targeted – government ‘preparing triple whammy blow’ (EAT)
Media reports over the weekend suggest the government is preparing a triple whammy – three measures which may reduce the number and viability of second homes.
Nationwide cuts rates to offer lowest ever mortgage at 0.87%
Nationwide Building Society has cut rates across its fixed and tracker products by up to 40 basis points.
Blockchain making progress in agency market (TC)
Blockchain technology provider Coadjute has announced further progress with estate agency software vendors as it ramps up its efforts to connect the disparate parts of the home-moving process.
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Warning: LinkedIn Profile of ‘Jenelle Stanton’ misusing the name of Clarke Willmott LLP
LinkedIn profile for ‘Jenelle Stanton’ is operating, falsely claiming to be a solicitor at Clarke Willmott LLP
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Law Limited, trading as Brooke Gordon Solicitors
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Law Limited, trading as Brooke Gordon Solicitors.
Countrywide hikes referral fees by 67% (PIE)
Countrywide has written to all its contractors announcing a staggering 67% increase in their referral fees.
Named And Shamed – Councils with slowest search responses (EAT)
Homebuyers are suffering huge delays in receiving responses to their search requests to council according to a study of local authorities.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Primarc Solicitors
An email has been sent misusing the name of Primarc Solicitors.