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Crimestoppers aids fraud fight as conveyancers seek protection (LSG)

Crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers has joined the anti-fraud fight as conveyancing firms flock to protect their clients from fraudsters.

Rob Hailstone August 4, 2017

When will Government wake up to the damage it has done to the industry? (PIE)

The latest Stamp Duty Land Tax figures are out and yet again the Treasury will be rubbing their hands.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks defends itself in statement to Stock Exchange (PIE)

Purplebricks this morning issued a statement to the Stock Exchange following yesterday’s You and Yours, and Watchdog programmes.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks tells BBC viewers: ‘We have not led vendors up the garden path’ (PIE)

Purplebricks last night on prime time TV rejected claims that it has led vendors “up the garden path”.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks Local Property Expert slams ‘garbage’ on EYE – saying Purplebricks only employs the best (PIE)

Mystery surrounds a lengthy comment posted on EYE yesterday evening which was quickly withdrawn.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks told to “slow growth” and “get its house in order” by City analyst (EAT)

After a roller-coaster day on the Stock Exchange yesterday, Purplebricks’ shares face a new attack today as City consultancy Jefferies predict they will “under-perform”.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks: Ombudsman ‘happy’ with controversial deferred payment scheme (EAT)

The Property Ombudsman has told Estate Agent Today that it is happy with the controversial deferred payment scheme operated on behalf of Purplebricks, which was the subject of a BBC Watchdog

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

HMLR trial wider rejection criteria for first registrations (TC)

HM Land Registry has announced that they will soon be testing wider rejection criteria for first registrations.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

New guidance on overseas companies released by HMLR (TC)

HM Land Registry has recently launched a new practice guide on overseas companies and limited liability partnerships.

Rob Hailstone August 3, 2017

Purplebricks boss defends ‘exaggerated claims’ allegation by BBC programme (PIE)

Purplebricks was put under the spotlight today in the BBC’s You and Yours programme. It is also to be featured tonight on BBC1’s Watchdog.

Rob Hailstone August 2, 2017

Dive in profits for developer as leasehold mis-selling scandal looms large (PIE)

Developer Taylor Wimpey’s profits have dived 24% after the firm set aside £130m to help buyers hit by the leasehold scandal.

Rob Hailstone August 2, 2017

Law firm responds to leasehold consultation (TC)

Responding to the paper was law firm, Hart Brown, who gave their views on issues including “pet solicitors” as well as a “right of refusal.”

Rob Hailstone August 1, 2017