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Criminal investigation opened on outage that caused conveyancing chaos (LSG)

A ‘security incident’ that caused a major IT systems outage affecting some of the largest conveyancing firms in the UK is the subject of a criminal investigation.

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

City may face vote to ban sale of new-builds as additional homes (EAT)

There is pressure growing in Brighton for the city to hold a referendum giving residents the opportunity to ban new build homes being used as holiday homes or possibly even

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Valens Solicitors

Emails falsely claiming to be from Valens Solicitors containing an attachment labelled ‘sending data file’.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

Warning: Document and stamp misusing the name of Gillhams Solicitors LLP

A ‘Power of Attorney’ document has been sent falsely claiming to be from Gillhams Solicitors LLP.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

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