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Cautious welcome for discounted home scheme (MS)

A government scheme is offering first-time buyers discounts of between 30% and 50% on new homes, but experts fear that restrictions on resales and other complexities may dampen its appeal.

Rob Hailstone June 21, 2021

Praise and support for conveyancers as SDLT deadline is imminent (TC)

With 30 June SDLT holiday deadline just around the corner, there have been increasing support, praise and kindness for the property sector and practitioners.

Rob Hailstone June 21, 2021

Housebuyers’ new gazumping war – for removal firms

THE rush to buy a house before the end of the Stamp Duty holiday has triggered a new form of gazumping – for removal services.

Rob Hailstone June 20, 2021

Warning: A website is falsely operating, claiming to be a law firm named Hawkins LLP

Website currently operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm of the name Hawkins LLP

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

Warning: Correspondence sent from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA

Correspondence from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

Warning: Email misusing the name of Dechert LLP

An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Christopher Field’ of Dechert LLP in respect of a non-disclosure agreement.

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

SRA Scams round-up

Overview of scam activity

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

Official guidance issued for agents to avoid Stamp Duty delays (EAT)

In an unusual move, HM Land Registry has issued guidance to agents to help them reassure jittery buyers and sellers ahead of the June 30 stamp duty deadline.

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

Should HIPs be revived to help speed up the housing market? (TN)

The Negotiator asks three leading industry figures whether HIPs were ever a good idea, and how property sales can be speeded up.

Rob Hailstone June 18, 2021

Warning: Emails and Whatsapp messages misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and Linklaters LLP

Emails and WhatsApp text messages have been sent misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and the name of Linklaters LLP.

Rob Hailstone June 17, 2021

Warning: Email misusing the name of Blake Morgan LLP

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Lisa Turner’ of Blake Morgan LLP in respect of payment of outstanding legal fees.

Rob Hailstone June 17, 2021

Solicitors and conveyancers should charge more (PIE)

I believe that over the remainder of this year and beyond, a large number of conveyancers will retrain, retire or simply throw in the towel.

Rob Hailstone June 17, 2021