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Lawyer issues land squatters warning

A well-respected agricultural lawyer has warned farmers and landowners up and down the country to check Land Registry documents to ensure “every inch” of their land is legally registered.

Rob Hailstone May 15, 2023

Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Sunil Vaghji

Emails have been sent to a member of the public falsely claiming to be from Sunil Vaghji in respect of a conveyancing transaction.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2023

Gove criticised for “unhelpful” leasehold pledges amid reform delays

Housing Secretary Michael Gove has been slammed for “unhelpful” comments about abolishing leasehold after it emerged that there may not be enough time to enact such changes.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2023

Rentcharges (PG56)

Guidance on a variety of points which commonly arise in rentcharge applications, including formal apportionment and redemption (practice guide 56).

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2023

Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Thomas Higgins Limited

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Thomas Higgins of Thomas Higgins Limited in relation to a supposed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone May 12, 2023

Industry figures pen open letter to Michael Gove calling for speedier transactions

Well-known figures from across the industry have written an open letter to Michael Gove, calling for him to do more to help speed up property transactions.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

Government plans to scrap ‘feudal’ leasehold system dropped

Plans to abolish the “feudal” system of leaseholds across England and Wales have been dropped after a battle between Michael Gove, the housing secretary, and Number 10.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy

Less than half (46%) of homebuyers think the Help to Buy scheme should be re-introduced, with 79% believing it’s nothing more than attempt to win votes by Rishi Sunak.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

Property industry pens open letter to Gove calling for help to speed up transactions

Several key figures from across the property industry have come together to call on the Government to support improving speed and efficiency in the home buying and selling process.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

SRA asks solicitors for more as budget soars by £10m

The Solicitors Regulation Authority will ask solicitors to pay 7% more in practising fees to help fund a £10m hike in the regulator’s annual budget.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

SRA bosses to meet CILEX this week for transfer talks

Leaders of the Solicitors Regulation Authority will meet with the representative body for legal executives this week with a view to transferring regulation of its members.

Rob Hailstone May 11, 2023

Renters’ Reform Bill delayed again – Tories warned not to ‘backtrack’

The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights, which was due to be published this week – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions –

Rob Hailstone May 10, 2023