Warning: Fraudulent individual purporting to be a freelance solicitor working for ‘Irwin Mitchell Ltd’
An individual by the name of ‘Nayo Nbuski’ is purporting to be a freelance solicitor working for ‘Irwin Mitchell Solicitors Ltd’.
Upfront information takes centre stage in conveyancing “roadmap”
Expanding the amount of mandatory upfront information which must be provided by sellers when a property is marketed is a central part of the “roadmap” for the future of home […]
Labour to finally ban Section 21 evictions
The Labour Party would ban Section 21 evictions after the Conservative Party has dragged its feet on the issue throughout this parliament, deputy leader Angela Rayner has vowed.
Propertymark calls on Labour to licence agents under its reform plans
Propertymark has urged Labour to licence letting agents under its plans to ‘fundamentally reform the private rented sector’ and extend the requirements to sales and managing agents.
Grant of probate delays soar to 19 weeks
In a recent survey undertaken by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) 70% of probate practitioners reported waiting in excess of 10 weeks for probate to be granted, with 57% of […]
HMRC warns against tax avoidance scheme marketed to property industry
HMRC says it is aware of a scheme being marketed as a tax planning option available to individual landlords to structure their property business.
Warning: Emails misusing the name Legal Eagles
An email has been sent misusing the name of Legal Eagles.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Hogan Lovells International LLP.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Emails have been sent misusing the name of Helen Fairhead and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP.
Warning: Letter misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP
A letter has been sent misusing the name of Farrer & Co LLP in relation to an attestation in relation to ‘Professional Engagement Agreement’ and ‘Private Surety Bond’ documents.
Conveyancing giant Smoove accepts £31m offer from rival firm
Australian homemoving operator Pexa has agreed to buy agency and conveyancing software provider Smoove for £30.8m in a move that will boost its presence in the UK.
New legislation could introduce electronic wills “immediately”
A new Wills Act could permit electronic wills to be introduced “immediately”, rather than enabling the Lord Chancellor to introduce them by statutory instrument at some point in the future.