Fraud does not oust negligence claim, Supreme Court rules (LSG)
Lawyers have stressed that the illegality principle in civil claims remains intact despite the Supreme Court finding in favour of a mortgage fraudster in a dispute with a law firm.
New official guidance: What agents can do in lockdown (EAT)
The government has unveiled the public health regulations which will underpin the second national lockdown in England – and the exemptions which apply to estate agency.
Buying, selling and renting a home will continue ‘in a Covid secure way’ (PIE)
The impending lockdown will not directly impact the housing sector and estate and letting agencies will still be able to continue operating, provided it is done in a Covid-secure manner.
Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from “Androx Solicitors LLP”
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from “Androx Solicitors LLP”
Warning: Emails claiming to be from the SRA
A number of law firms have received emails claiming to be from the Solicitors Regulation Authority, asking them to fill in a compliance questionnaire.