MoJ to allow and backdate remote will witnessing (LF)
The government is to legalise the remote witnessing of wills for two years, backdating the change to 31 January this year to reassure those who have already done it during […]
News focus: ‘Reinvigorating’ commonhold as preferred alternative to leasehold (LSG)
The Law Commission believes commonhold could be an attractive alternative to leasehold, dissipating the perception that ‘leaseholders don’t truly own their home’. But lenders need convincing.
Warning: Document by TLT Solicitors
An Affidavit of Claim has been sent, claiming to be from “attorney Carl Benny of TLT Solicitors and Associates”
Video-witnessed wills to be legalised under temporary SI (LSG)
Wills witnessed over Zoom and Skype are to be legalised, as the government ushers in a major overhaul of probate legislation in the wake of Covid-19.
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Replace SDLT with capital gains tax on main property to pay coronavirus bills – Thinktank (PIE)
A thinktank has proposed scrapping Stamp Duty on a main residence and replacing it with a tax on sellers based on the growth in their property price.
Not All Leaseholders Are Embracing Proposed Reforms (TC)
Over the past couple of days, there have been lots of positivity surrounding the Law Commission proposed reformation of the leasehold sector.
Face Coverings in Branches – agents given new guidance (EAT)
New guidance on face coverings for agents working in branches, and for those dealing directly with visitors, has been issued this evening.
Government eyes up estate agencies as source of £100m money laundering levy (PIE)
The government is looking at ways to raise an extra £100m per annum to fund its fight against money laundering – and to collect that sum it is looking at […]
Government lays out plans for regaining possession from 23rd August (PIE)
Housing Minister, Chris Pincher MP said yesterday that an end to the pause on possession proceedings on 23rd August is an important step towards the resumption of normal life and […]
Minister rejects evictions ban extension and heralds new ‘pre-action’ rules (TN)
Housing minister says new requirements for landlords prior to a possession starting will protect tenants from unwarranted eviction, despite Labour opposition to scheme.
Agents must show “greater diligence” dealing with Russian buyers (EAT)
NAEA Propertymark is calling on agents to show “greater diligence” when dealing with Russian buyers, in the light of the report on alleged interference in British politics.