Hereford United legend Ricky George jailed for money laundering
Ricky George, 72, was sentenced to two years. The fraud involved the sale of a house without the knowledge or consent of the owner, Hertfordshire Constabulary say.
Desparate agents deliberately overvaluing, claims PropTech company (PIE)
A PropTech firm has adopted the unusual position of claiming some agencies deliberately over-value properties in a bid to win instructions.
The Property Ombudsman speaks out about approach to dual fee situations (PIE)
In the vast majority of property sales only one agent is instructed and their contractual right to a commission fee is not disputed.
Tesco Remortgage range offering £1000 cashback (TC)
Through a new remortgage product, Tesco remortgage customers are being offered a cashback amount ranging from £250-£1000 or they can take advantage of a free conveyancing service.
Boris Johnson wants “absurdly high” stamp duty to be cut (EAT)
Boris Johnson is calling for a cut to Britain’s “absurdly high” stamp duty.
First-time buyers see property prices rise and deposits shoot up (PIE)
First-time buyers are now paying £209,000 to get on the housing ladder – a 21% hike over the last ten years.
UK housing market is a bubble with Help to Buy pushing up prices, warns bank strategist (PIE)
The UK housing market is a “bubble on a bubble” – and property prices, reported this morning to average over £302,000, are over-valued by around 12%.
Should agents and conveyancers improve communication? (TC)
A recent joint memorandum made by various sections of the Northern Irish property professionals has indicated that improved communication is important to ensure a smooth and swift home buying experience.
Stamp Duty – first time buyer confusion ‘shows need for a simple system’ (EAT)
A respected mortgage broker has found that there is widespread public uncertainty amongst the public about the effects of stamp duty on house sales – the latest pressure on the […]
PEXA: Australia’s lesson in e-conveyancing (LF)
PEXA, or Property Exchange Australia, is a national platform designed to vastly improve the experience of owning and transacting property in Australia.
Property raffle is subject of complaint to advertising watchdog (EAT)
One of the spate of property raffle competitions has been the subject of a complaint to the Advertising Standards Authority.
Price transparency regime for solicitors approved – December implementation (LF)
The Legal Services Board has approved new rules proposed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority requiring law firms to publish prices.