Preparing for regulation of agents is key goal of new NAEA president (EAT)
The new president of NAEA Propertymark says one of her key objectives for the year ahead is to prepare the industry for increased regulation and training.
Licensed conveyancers attack CILEx deal with accountants (LF)
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (has attacked a planned partnership between CILEx Regulation and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
Emails misusing the name of an employee of HSR Law
Emails have been sent misusing the name of an employee of HSR Law
Documents falsely claiming to be misusing the name “Andersons Solicitors”
Assured shorthold tenancy agreements have been prepared misusing the name of “Andersons Solicitors”
Furloughed mortgage and surveyor staff delay transactions – claim (EAT)
A specialist property lender says transactions are being delayed by key staff being furloughed.
Law reform to move identity verification online (LSG)
The need to produce original official documents in order to prove identity could finally become obsolete under ambitions for electronic identity verification announced by the government.
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).
Amendments to bring in longer eviction notice periods laid before Parliament (TN)
Changes to government’s Covid legislation give several concessions to agents and landlords looking to evict tenants, but still require a six-month notice period until March next year.
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
TSB will no longer accept furloughed income (MS)
TSB has revealed it will no longer accept income from furloughed applicants in its affordability assessments for residential mortgages from today.
Say No To Rightmove – Sargent updates members – and might back Boomin (PIE)
The Say No To Rightmove Campaign has issued an update to its members.
Conveyancing Firms Urged To Embrace “Smarter Working” (TC)
Management consultancy Journey4, outlines some key research findings and what this could mean for conveyancers.