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“You’re going to prison” agent told in £110,000 fraud case (EAT)

An estate agent in the north east of England has been told he will face prison after admitting two counts of fraud, involving sums reported to be almost £110,000.

Rob Hailstone May 15, 2019

COLP Role Widening Under New SRA Regulations (TC)

On November 25 any law firm registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will need to ready themselves for significant regulatory changes.

Rob Hailstone May 15, 2019

Licensed conveyancers set for practising fees cut (LF)

The body that regulates licensed conveyancers is looking at steep reductions in the cost of practising, arguing that “good regulation does not have to come with an onerous price tag”.

Rob Hailstone May 14, 2019

Conveyancing disruptor paying upfront referral fees launches (EAT)

Conveyancing platform The Moving Hub has this week launched its proposition into the estate agency and mortgage intermediary sectors.

Rob Hailstone May 14, 2019

Anti-money laundering: Make our lives easier, agents tell industry bodies (PIE)

Estate agents have called on the trade and professional bodies to do more to help industry compliance with anti-money laundering rules.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

Property auction website aims to speed up sales by launching Secure Now option (PIE)

A property auction website, Under The Hammer, has added a new option to listings that lets buyers make an ‘instant’ property purchase.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

Housing Secretary rejects rent controls but defends abolition of ‘no fault’ evictions (PIE)

Housing Secretary of State James Brokenshire has rejected suggestions that the Conservatives could bring in rent controls.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

CLC sets out plan to cut cost of practising

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers is consulting on significant reductions to its regulatory fees, reflecting the effectiveness of CLC’s specialist regulation in maintaining high standards of compliance.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

SRA probes 26 firms over money laundering (LSG)

Almost half of firms placed under extra scrutiny by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for potential money laundering breaches could now face disciplinary proceedings after alleged failures were exposed.

Rob Hailstone May 13, 2019

New leaflet advises buyers to see what they can afford and where they’d like to live (PIE)

Two new guides have been published by the Government, aimed at people buying and selling homes in England and Wales.

Rob Hailstone May 8, 2019

Beware ‘hidden extras’: government issues conveyancer checklist (LSG)

The government advises home buyers and sellers to check for ‘hidden extras’ when choosing a conveyancer in ‘how to’ guides published yesterday.

Rob Hailstone May 8, 2019

The government today published their detailed ‘how to’ guides on buying and selling property (TC)

Government ‘How To’ Guides Emphasise Importance Of Price And Service Transparency.

Rob Hailstone May 7, 2019