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SRA press ahead with “multiple solicitor brands” (LF)

The Solicitors Regulation Authority has stuck to its guns on allowing solicitors to practise from unregulated firms and enabling freelance solicitors to do more in its application to the Legal

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

Law firm closures up again after surge in rule breaches (LF)

The number of law firms closed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rose by 35% last year to 50, it has emerged.

Rob Hailstone August 15, 2018

Hereford United legend Ricky George jailed for money laundering

Ricky George, 72, was sentenced to two years. The fraud involved the sale of a house without the knowledge or consent of the owner, Hertfordshire Constabulary say.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Desparate agents deliberately overvaluing, claims PropTech company (PIE)

A PropTech firm has adopted the unusual position of claiming some agencies deliberately over-value properties in a bid to win instructions.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

The Property Ombudsman speaks out about approach to dual fee situations (PIE)

In the vast majority of property sales only one agent is instructed and their contractual right to a commission fee is not disputed.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Tesco Remortgage range offering £1000 cashback (TC)

Through a new remortgage product, Tesco remortgage customers are being offered a cashback amount ranging from £250-£1000 or they can take advantage of a free conveyancing service.

Rob Hailstone August 14, 2018

Boris Johnson wants “absurdly high” stamp duty to be cut (EAT)

Boris Johnson is calling for a cut to Britain’s “absurdly high” stamp duty.

Rob Hailstone August 13, 2018

First-time buyers see property prices rise and deposits shoot up (PIE)

First-time buyers are now paying £209,000 to get on the housing ladder – a 21% hike over the last ten years.

Rob Hailstone August 13, 2018

UK housing market is a bubble with Help to Buy pushing up prices, warns bank strategist (PIE)

The UK housing market is a “bubble on a bubble” – and property prices, reported this morning to average over £302,000, are over-valued by around 12%.

Rob Hailstone August 13, 2018

Should agents and conveyancers improve communication? (TC)

A recent joint memorandum made by various sections of the Northern Irish property professionals has indicated that improved communication is important to ensure a smooth and swift home buying experience.

Rob Hailstone August 10, 2018

Stamp Duty – first time buyer confusion ‘shows need for a simple system’ (EAT)

A respected mortgage broker has found that there is widespread public uncertainty amongst the public about the effects of stamp duty on house sales – the latest pressure on the

Rob Hailstone August 9, 2018

PEXA: Australia’s lesson in e-conveyancing (LF)

PEXA, or Property Exchange Australia, is a national platform designed to vastly improve the experience of owning and transacting property in Australia.

Rob Hailstone August 9, 2018