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Agents warned of consumer complaint risks from virtual viewings (EAT)

The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has warned agents risk falling foul of Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations (CPR) when conducting video viewings.

Rob Hailstone May 1, 2020

Independent agents’ group and awards platform reveal new partnership (EAT)

The Federation of Independent Agents and the ESTAS review and awards platform have formed what they call “a key partnership.”

Rob Hailstone May 1, 2020

Many high street law firms face collapse, research suggests (LSG)

Thousands of high street and sole practitioner firms may shut within six months as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, alarming new research by the Law Society suggests.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

Email misusing the name of Haque & Hausmann Solicitors

Emails have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Haque & Hausmann Solicitors in respect of a “short term loan agreement”.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

Email and Letter misusing the name of Ewan & Co Solicitors LLP

An email and a letter have been sent, falsely claiming to be from Ewan & Co Solicitors LLP in respect of a “short term loan agreement”.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

Agents urged to make use of ‘poorly promoted’ coronavirus grants (PIE)

There is a raft of support available to all types of businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak, including emergency loans and the job retention scheme.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

How COVID-19 could digitalise the house buying process (PW)

COVID-19 has shown that online services are more important than ever. The virus is a catalyst that could accelerate the digitisation of the industry.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

Update on legal practitioner key workers and testing

The government has rightly acknowledged that keeping the justice system running during the current COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis is vital, and that legal practitioners are fundamental to achieving this aim.

Rob Hailstone April 30, 2020

Property transactions worth £82bn on hold: Zoopla (MS)

Property transactions worth a total of £82bn are on pause due to the coronavirus lockdown, a report from Zoopla has found.

Rob Hailstone April 29, 2020

The website “www․bmorganlawfirm․co․uk” and “Blake Morgan Law Firm”

The website “www.bmorganlawfirm.co.uk” is operating, falsely claiming to be the website for a firm of solicitors called “Blake Morgan Law Firm”․

Rob Hailstone April 29, 2020

Vendors may have to estimate CGT on sales under new rule (EAT)

A property tax specialist is warning that sellers of buy to lets or holiday homes may have to estimate their own Capital Gains Tax liability under a new government rule.

Rob Hailstone April 29, 2020

New guidelines for removals could mean housing market back in action (EAT)

The government of one part of the British Isles has produced guidelines for removal firms and they could be the model for how house moves operate nationwide after the lockdown.

Rob Hailstone April 29, 2020