Warning: Emails misusing the name Christopher De Pury
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Christopher De Pury in relation to international financing.
New warning to estate agents over illegal price-fixing (EAT)
The estate agency industry is still under the spotlight for possible illegal price fixing cartels according to the Competition and Markets Authority.
Propertymark calls for RoPA Code of Practice to be strengthened
Propertymark has responded to the Overarching Code of Practice for Residential Property Agents consultation, welcoming the proposals, and calling for the Code to be strengthened in four key areas to […]
Surveyors discouraged by insurers from carrying out EWS1, says Sir Bob Neill MP
Building surveyors who want to carry out EWS1 surveys of cladding sites are being discouraged from doing so by their insurers, Sir Bob Neill told the Commons on Monday.
Stamp duty surcharge – details emerge for non-resident purchases (EAT)
The government has published draft legislation giving further details on the two per cent stamp duty surcharge on non-residents purchasing residential property in the UK.
MPs Report Tackles Growing Concern Of New Build Property Defects (TC)
The All-Party Parliamentary Group recently released a briefing paper report after major concerns about the quality of new-build housing.
Competition watchdog returns for another look at legal sector (LSG)
The Competition and Markets Authority will return to the legal sector this year for a look at how the profession has responded to its last assessment.
Warning: “JAECV Solicitors” and correspondence misusing the name Jose Villanueva
A letter has been sent claiming to be from “Jose Villanueva” of “JAECV Solicitors”, in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Emails misusing the name “Sophie Jerry” and “Lincoln & Rowe Limited”
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from “Sophie Jerry” at “Lincoln & Rowe Limited”
Warning: “Duncombe & Co. Solicitors LLP” and correspondence from “Jeremy Duncombe”
Correspondence from “Jeremy Duncombe” and the website “www.duncombellp.com” for “Duncombe & Co. Solicitors LLP”.
Leasehold groups snub property code of practice consultation (PIE)
Leasehold groups are understood to have snubbed opportunities to respond to a consultation on the development of a new code of conduct for property sector.
Cyber Security Reminder From SRA (TC)
Last week the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) issued their cyber crime thematic review, and reminded law firms that now more than ever was a time to remain cyber secure.