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Conveyancing Crash – update on security and using other conveyancers

The conveyancing IT crash plaguing the Simplify Group of companies continues into its ninth day; however there is an update for agents and others interfacing with the affected firms.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

New EPC Regulations expected in 2025 (TC)

Further changes to minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties are expected across the UK.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

Warning: Correspondence from ‘Bustillo & Acton Partners Law Firm’

Letter from ‘Bustillo & Acton Partners Law Firm’, claiming to be a law firm in London, regarding a supposed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone November 17, 2021

Gove’s cladding plans instill confidence in housing market

Gove is apparently rethinking the government’s approach to the cladding crisis.

Rob Hailstone November 17, 2021

Shockingly low take-up of property fraud prevention measure (PIE)

A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) suggests that just fewer than 1% of UK homeowners have signed up to a free government alert scheme that can help protect properties from

Rob Hailstone November 16, 2021

Notices, restrictions and protection of third-party interests (PG19)

How to apply for a notice or restriction to protect a third-party interest in an estate (practice guide 19).

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2021

Developing estates: plot sales, transfers and leases (PG41s4)

Information and guidance aimed at purchasers of plots on new developments and their legal advisers (practice guide 41, supplement 4).

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2021

Restriction: consent or certificate (RXC)

Application form RXC: for a consent or certificate in respect of a standard form of restriction.

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2021

Government responds to cladding petition

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has responded to a petition to “Hold a full and independent inquiry into the cladding and fire safety scandal.”

Rob Hailstone November 15, 2021

Warning: Website claiming to be for ‘GM Solicitors’

The website ‘www.gmsolicitors.com’ is (or was recently) operating, claiming to be for ‘GM Solicitors’.

Rob Hailstone November 13, 2021

Warning: Documents misusing the name Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP

‘Power of Attorney’ documents have been sent falsely claiming to be from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher UK LLP.

Rob Hailstone November 13, 2021

Conveyancing giant told to improve communication after cyber-attack (LF)

The country’s largest conveyancing group has been told by its regulator to improve communication with clients in the wake of a paralysing cyber-attack this week.

Rob Hailstone November 12, 2021