Is Ending the Stamp Duty Holiday Good for the UK Property Market? (PW)
Introducing a stamp duty holiday at the height of the pandemic was commendable but it has over-stayed its welcome, says Tom Bill, Head of UK Residential research at Knight Frank.
Signatures accepted by HM Land Registry
The types of signatures accepted by HM Land Registry for forms, restriction consents and certificates.
Statements of truth (PG73)
Information about the use of statements of truth in support of applications to HM Land Registry (practice guide 73).
Conveyancing Association Lobby for CHAPS extension (TC)
This is likely to be the busiest three days of a conveyancers year, maybe any year.
‘Gamechanger’ smart For Sale and To Let signboards launched by Kremer (TN)
Firm says the advanced QR technology embedded with the boards can generate leads for sales and letting agencies.
Property Lawyers – not jack of all trades – master of one
A few years ago, in a moment of weakness, I allowed two marketing consultants into our offices who rocked up with their rimless glasses, purple portfolios and concrete opinions.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Inghams Solicitors
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name of Helen Jackson of Inghams Solicitors.
Warning: A website is falsely operating, claiming to be a law firm named Kourtellos & Schultz Associates
A website is operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm named ‘Kourtellos & Schultz Associates’.
Warning: Emails claiming to be from John Geoffrey of John Chambers Ltd
Emails have been sent claiming to be from ‘John Geoffrey’ of ‘John Chambers Ltd’, regarding a supposed inheritance.
Government backs unique property reference numbers to speed up sales
The government has confirmed that it wants to see unique property reference numbers (UPRN) ‘baked’ into the housing market to make the home buying and selling process more efficient.
Property journalist Graham Norwood aims to raise money for Samaritans (PIE)
We know that life can sometimes be incredibly tough. Thanks to the dedication of more than 20,000 volunteers, Samaritans can be there for anyone, whatever they are going through and […]
Data protection boss tells estate agents not to ask buyers for ‘proof of funds’ (PIE)
There is no justifiable reason as to why estate agents should be asking for excessive personal information from people wishing to view properties, Helen Dixon, the Data Protection Commissioner for […]