TPO spells out when pre-contract deposits may be acceptable (EAT)
The Property Ombudsman has reiterated its new guidance in relation to agents accepting pre-contract deposits in certain circumstances.
Need to control Japanese knotweed grows (TC)
Following a landmark court ruling, property professionals are being urged to implement plans to effectively control Japanese knotweed.
Tribunal fines solicitor convicted after being taken in by ‘Pope’s banker’ conman (LF)
The solicitor who safeguarded more than £100,000 of stolen cash for a charismatic conman posing as the Pope’s banker has been fined £2,000 following her conviction for transferring criminal property.