Viewber Nationwide gets into bed with digital lettings agency Bunk (PIE)
Nationwide Building Society has invested in Bunk, a new digital lettings agency.
Network Rail Entangled By Japanese Knotweed Complaints (TC)
A huge number of homeowners whose homes border railway tracks have complained to Network Rail for failing to control the proliferation and spread of Japanese Knotweed.
How much do first timers know about buying a home? Not a lot… (EAT)
A study from Santander Mortgages has blown the cover on first time buyers, suggesting they know almost nothing and research very little before purchasing a property.
Commons Select Committee Critical Of Help To Buy’s Value (TC)
The Commons Select Committee has deemed the value of Help to Buy to be uncertain following a fairly critical report.
New housing minister defends Right to Buy but says escalating house prices ‘cannot be right’ (PIE)
New housing minister Esther McVey has said that although there have been nine housing ministers in nine years, all have been united to deliver the homes that she claims Britain […]
Why comparison sites can’t seem to crack the legal sector (LSG)
Is there a real appetite for ‘shopping’ among law firms and clients wedded to traditional consumer habits?
ARLA boss begs agents to speak out over proposed abolition of Section 21 (PIE)
ARLA Propertymark boss David Cox has urged letting agents to respond to the consultation on repealing Section 21 – something he warned could “break the industry”.
Rising Stamp Duty and conveyancing fees push moving costs to record high (PIE)
The cost of moving home has hit a record high – but estate agents cannot be blamed for the hike.
Anger as national newspaper advises public to beware of estate agents’ ‘tricks’ (PIE)
An infuriated agent has hit out at an article in a national newspaper which slates the industry. The Express has advised the public to beware of estate agents’ “tricks”.
Solicitors “should seek contractual assurances” from unregulated firms (LF)
Solicitors working for unregulated entities under the new rules coming into force in November should seek contractual assurances from their employers that their professional obligations cannot be overridden.
Parliament prorogation halts probate fees hike (LSG)
The Law Society has welcomed the lapse of a planned hike in probate fees as a result of parliament being suspended.
‘Must-read’ practice guidance for solicitors going it alone (LSG)
Solicitors considering taking advantage of more liberal practising rules have been urged to beware of the potential pitfalls.