A Bumpy Road for the Luxury Residential Market? (PW)
According to Savills, prime regional markets that have long been far behind London are catching up thanks to the fastest growth in a decade.
New fire safety planning requirements come into force (PIE)
New fire safety planning requirements came into effect yesterday for relevant developments involving high-rise residential buildings.
Warning: Document misusing the name of Jackson & Lyon LLP
A document has been sent to a member of the public regarding an agreement between Jackson & Lyon LLP and a limited company.
Warning: Correspondence and invoice misusing the name of ‘Claudia K Lawson’ of ‘CKL Law Office’
Correspondence and an invoice have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Claudia Lawson’ of ‘CKL Law Office’ in respect of am investment agreement.
Fraud and computer misuse crimes rise by more than a third (TC)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) Crime Survey for England and Wales showed that there were an estimated 4.6 million fraud offences in the year ending March 2021, a 24% […]
Warning: Website and correspondence falsely claiming to for and from a law firm called ‘Wootton Law Attorneys U.K’
A website is operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm called ‘Wootton Law Attorneys U.K’
Cladding fund left unclaimed due to qualification difficulties (TC)
Almost half of a waking watch cladding fund has been left unclaimed due to a difficult qualification process.
SRA considers kite-mark scheme for tech
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is considering setting accreditation standards for lawtech products in order to build confidence among traditional high street firms, it has emerged.
Agents urged to ‘remain vigilant’ regarding fraudulent tenancy applications (PIE)
Letting agents who have experienced fraudulent tenancy applications are being invited to come forward with examples in order to form a clearer picture of what and how fraudsters are operating.
Agents’ clarity over leasehold sales backed by Propertymark (EAT)
Propertymark has welcomed the move by Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick to help make certain leasehold flats more attractive to would-be buyers and mortgage lenders.
Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)
How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).
Restrictions and leasehold properties (PG19A)
A guide to restrictions on registered leasehold titles and what to do when complying with a restriction causes difficulties.