Developers given longer to complete Help to Buy developments so purchasers don’t miss out (PIE)
The Government has extended the deadline for new builds to be completed so they can be eligible for purchase under the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Emails misusing the names of Greg Baker and Hegarty Solicitors
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Greg Baker at Hegarty Solicitors, in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
First electronically signed deeds submitted to HMLR (TC)
The Partnership become the first firm to submit electronically signed Deeds to HM Land Registry, through InfoTrack.
Documents signed and stamped by “Mr Hussien Ahmed”, misusing an SRA registration number
Documents signed and stamped by “Mr Hussien Ahmed”, misusing the SRA ID (555576) of a genuine registered foreign lawyer.
Fax misusing the name of “Hamish Frost”
Faxes have been sent claiming to be from “Hamish Frost” of “BDB Pitmans Law” in relation to an unclaimed life insurance policy.
Email misusing of the name “Stephen Muscatt of Muscatt Solicitors”
Email relating to an unclaimed inheritance has been sent misusing the name “Stephen Muscatt of Muscatt Solicitors”.
Emails misusing of the name “Claire Armstrong, Partner, Dentons”
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from “Claire Armstrong, Partner, Dentons”, attaching a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and bank details.
Unsolicited telephone calls from “AST Accident Investigation and AST Personal Liability”
Members of the public have received unsolicited telephone calls claiming to be from “AST Accident Investigation” and “AST Personal Liability”.
Emails misusing the name of E J Winter & Son LLP
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from E J Winter & Son LLP, providing false account details.
COVID has cost agents £38 million in lost commission so far (TN)
Figures from Zoopla is based on latest research that shows 127,000 homes worth £27 billion are not been sold during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministers plan Help to Buy extension (MS)
Ministers are understood to be working on plans to extend the Help to Buy equity loan scheme beyond December in a bid to support the housing market.
HMLR data on leases and covenants now available through online hub (PIE)
HM Land Registry has made available its authoritative data on Registered Leases and Restrictive Covenants across England and Wales.