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Deadline extended for PEXA’s proposed takeover of Smoove

Smoove plc has confirmed an extension of the deadline of 5pm 22nd May 2023 it had previously set for PEXA to announce a firm intention to make an offer for Smoove or

Rob Hailstone May 23, 2023

Conveyancers “refusing to handle high-rise transactions”

Rob Hailstone, chief executive of the Bold Legal Group, said he could “fully understand” why some law firms were refusing the work because there were “far too many unknowns at

Rob Hailstone May 23, 2023

Warning: Letter from ‘Horsman, George & Partners LLP’ falsely claiming to be a law firm

A letter has been sent from ‘Horsman, George & Partners LLP’ in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone May 19, 2023

Warning: Telephone calls claiming to be from ‘CMS LLP’

Telephone calls have been made claiming to be from a law firm in London called ‘CMS LLP’.

Rob Hailstone May 19, 2023

Purplebricks ‘must become Amazon of property world’

Purplebricks could become the ‘Amazon’ of the property market if it invested in the necessary technology, according to a leading proptech consultant.

Rob Hailstone May 19, 2023

Borrowers warned crypto-assets could make it harder to get a mortgage

Lenders are likely to look even more unfavourably towards cryptocurrency assets — after MPs called for these assets to be treated as a form of ‘gambling’ rather than retail assets.

Rob Hailstone May 19, 2023

Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy, research shows

New research has revealed that, while 81% of homebuyers want to see the government do more to address the housing crisis and reduce the cost of homeownership, just 46% think

Rob Hailstone May 19, 2023

Warning: Stamped document from ‘Jackson & Canter’

A stamped document has been sent from ‘Jackson & Canter’ in relation to a supposed immigration sponsorship application.

Rob Hailstone May 18, 2023

Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff

Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff have been sent from false email domains requesting funds for a conveyancing transaction.

Rob Hailstone May 18, 2023

Advisers concerned about negative impact of 100% mortgages

Six out of 10 financial advisers are concerned that the re-emergence of 100% mortgages could spark a repayment crisis for borrowers and leave some in negative equity.

Rob Hailstone May 18, 2023

Warning: Contact from a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’

Members of the public have been contacted by a person purporting to be a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’.

Rob Hailstone May 18, 2023

Renters’ Reform Bill finally introduced to parliament – industry reaction

The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights has finally been introduced to parliament this afternoon – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions. A

Rob Hailstone May 17, 2023