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Grant of probate delays soar to 19 weeks

In a recent survey undertaken by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) 70% of probate practitioners reported waiting in excess of 10 weeks for probate to be granted, with 57% of

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2023

HMRC warns against tax avoidance scheme marketed to property industry

HMRC says it is aware of a scheme being marketed as a tax planning option available to individual landlords to structure their property business.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2023

Warning: Emails misusing the name Legal Eagles

An email has been sent misusing the name of Legal Eagles.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2023

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2023

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2023

Warning: Letter misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP

A letter has been sent misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP in relation to an attestation in relation to ‘Professional Engagement Agreement’ and ‘Private Surety Bond’ documents.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2023

Conveyancing giant Smoove accepts £31m offer from rival firm

Australian homemoving operator Pexa has agreed to buy agency and conveyancing software provider Smoove for £30.8m in a move that will boost its presence in the UK.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2023

New legislation could introduce electronic wills “immediately”

A new Wills Act could permit electronic wills to be introduced “immediately”, rather than enabling the Lord Chancellor to introduce them by statutory instrument at some point in the future.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2023

‘Rent to buy’ scheme launches to replace ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’

HomeNow Co-Founder Jonathan Potter says those paying rent receive one third of the increase in the property price value to use as a deposit contribution.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2023

Housing minister pledges to speed up possessions for landlords

The housing minister Rachel Maclean has pledged to “guarantee” that landlords will be able to repossess properties more swiftly through the courts as part of reforms to the rental market.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2023

Warning: ‘Invoice’ misusing the name, logo, and contact details of Housing & Property Law Partnership Solicitors

An ‘invoice’ has been sent which misuses the name, logo, and contact details of Housing & Property Law Partnership Solicitors.

Rob Hailstone October 4, 2023

SRA finally shuts down Axiom Ince through intervention

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has revealed that it has intervened into the practice of Axiom Ince, closing the business down with immediate effect.

Rob Hailstone October 3, 2023