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Section 21 deadline triggers surge in possession claims

Landlords rushed to beat the final Section 21 court deadline in July, driving a sharp rise in possession instructions as many sought to preserve their ability to regain their properties

Rob Hailstone August 4, 2026

Big rise in home-buyers complaining about “unexpected costs”

The proportion of home-buyers saying they experienced “unexpected costs” in their transactions has gone up by more than 50% this year, new research has found.

Rob Hailstone August 4, 2026

Warning: Email misusing the name of Peter Frilay

An email has been sent misusing the name of Peter Frilay and purporting that he is investigating a regulated firm.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

Warning: Trademark email purporting to be from ‘Joseph S Bird’ of ‘Trademark Axis’

An email has been sent from ‘Joseph S Bird’ purporting to be from ‘Trademark Axis’ in connection with purported trademark applications.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

Warning: A letter and WhatsApp messages purporting to be from ‘Omar Deeb’ and ‘Omar Lawer’ misusing the name and details of J D SPICER ZEB Solicitors

A letter and WhatsApp messages have been sent misusing the name and details of J D SPICER ZEB Solicitors (see details below) in relation to a lawsuit.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

Warning: Website misusing the name and SRA number of Sophie Anderson

A profile has been set up on the website ‘www.fiverr.com’ misusing the name and SRA number of a genuine solicitor purporting to offer legal services.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

‘Unnecessary’ enquiries and MPC requirements top the ‘to-do’ list for newly formed conveyancing collective

A collective which says it aims to reduce the number of unnecessary enquiries being raised and streamline lender requirements has published details of its campaigns for conveyancers.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

How long do people stay in their owned and rented homes?

New data from the government’s English Housing Survey lifts the lid on how long people stay in their homes.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

High street mortgage lenders ‘turn away’ 1.5 million properties

More than 1.5 million properties are branded as too risky for a standard mortgage by high street lenders, new research suggests.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2026

Estate agents face longest wait on record to get paid

Estate agents are waiting longer than ever to receive their commission, with the average home sale now taking more than seven months to progress from listing to completion, according to

Rob Hailstone July 31, 2026

First-time buyers face rising mortgage costs and deposits

First-time buyers are encountering increased financial pressure from rising mortgage rates and deposit requirements, according to analysis from financial data company Moneyfacts.

Rob Hailstone July 31, 2026

Warning: Emails from ‘Delphine Lemaire’ misusing the details of 3K Law LTD

Emails sent from ‘Delphine Lemaire’ misusing the details of 3K Law LTD.

Rob Hailstone July 30, 2026