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Open banking data tapped to speed up laundering checks (LSG)

Conveyancing firms are testing a mobile app that uses data made available by new open banking regulations to comply with ‘source of funds’ checks.

Rob Hailstone April 29, 2019

New facility to train agents in system that legally binds buyers and sellers (PIE)

Industry coach and mentor Bryan Mansell is to set up an in-house training academy for Gazeal, which offers a system that legally binds buyers and sellers to a sale.

Rob Hailstone April 26, 2019

Conveyancers warned of scam email (LSG)

Practitioners have been warned not to respond to an email purporting to come from a property developer looking to change its conveyancing firm.

Rob Hailstone April 24, 2019

Poor Password Protection Leaves Conveyancing Sector Vulnerable To Data Breaches (TC)

Millions of people across the globe continue to use hack-able passwords, underestimating the importance of creating a unique password to protect themselves, their business and clients from cyber criminality.

Rob Hailstone April 24, 2019

New industry Trading Standards team has just 14 to cover sales and lettings (EAT)

Estate Agent Today has been given details of the new National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agents Team – the body that will enforce all legislation applying to agents.

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2019

Homes could lose 10% of value because of Japanese Knotweed (EAT)

A solicitor handling cases involving Japanese Knotweed say the problem could devalue the prices of affected houses by as much as 10 per cent.

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2019

Fraudsters Target Magic Circle Law Firm’s Managing Partner (TC)

The Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance’s UK managing partner and solicitor, Michael Bates, has been impersonated by scammers in a bid to con unsuspecting members of the public.

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2019

Conveyancers To Prepare For ‘Super Spring’ Of Japanese Knotweed (TC)

Soaring Easter temperatures signal start of super growth of invasive plant Japanese knotweed.

Rob Hailstone April 23, 2019

Expert view on the leasehold scandal – is Commonhold the answer? (EAT)

The leasehold scandal continues to generate plenty of column inches, with fresh stories emerging almost daily of people living in unsellable homes or facing sky-high ground rents.

Rob Hailstone April 18, 2019

New regulatory body will oversee both letting and sales agents (PIE)

A new regulatory body has been set up ahead of the tenant fees ban on June 1st.

Rob Hailstone April 18, 2019

Conveyancing regulator plans to allow third-party managed accounts (LSG)

Conveyancers regulated by the specialist licensing body CLC will face less stringent rules on how they handle client money under proposals published for consultation today.

Rob Hailstone April 18, 2019

New body to police estate and lettings agents, taking over from NTSEAT (EAT)

A new team has been set up to police all estate and letting agency legislation including the upcoming tenants’ fees ban.

Rob Hailstone April 17, 2019