Borrowers warned crypto-assets could make it harder to get a mortgage
Lenders are likely to look even more unfavourably towards cryptocurrency assets — after MPs called for these assets to be treated as a form of ‘gambling’ rather than retail assets.
Homebuyers unconvinced about the return of Help to Buy, research shows
New research has revealed that, while 81% of homebuyers want to see the government do more to address the housing crisis and reduce the cost of homeownership, just 46% think […]
Warning: Stamped document from ‘Jackson & Canter’
A stamped document has been sent from ‘Jackson & Canter’ in relation to a supposed immigration sponsorship application.
Warning: Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff
Emails falsely claiming to be from Brighouse Wolff have been sent from false email domains requesting funds for a conveyancing transaction.
Advisers concerned about negative impact of 100% mortgages
Six out of 10 financial advisers are concerned that the re-emergence of 100% mortgages could spark a repayment crisis for borrowers and leave some in negative equity.
Warning: Contact from a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’
Members of the public have been contacted by a person purporting to be a ‘freelancer solicitor’ using the name ‘Jonathan Hunt’.
Renters’ Reform Bill finally introduced to parliament – industry reaction
The long-awaited legislation to improve renters’ rights has finally been introduced to parliament this afternoon – more than four years after the government pledged to abolish Section 21 evictions. A […]
Renters’ Reform Bill to enter parliament today but more details urgently needed
With the much-delayed Renters’ Reform Bill set to finally be announced today, there is widespread concern among those operating in the rental sector that the new rules risk backfiring.
Warning: Email misusing the names ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’
An email has been sent misusing the name of ‘Burges Salmon LLP’ and ‘John Barnett’ in relation to a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.
Warning: Documents claiming to be from ‘Charlie Seaward’
Documents have been sent to a member of the public from a company named ‘My Chargeback’ claiming that a ‘Charlie Seaward’ is a party to a supposed agreement in relation […]
Warning: Website for ‘Intelligent Claims Management’ claiming it belongs to Slater & Gordon (UK) 1 Limited
The website at ‘http://intelligentclaimsmanagement.co.uk/’ is operating claiming it belongs to Slater & Gordon (UK) 1 Limited.
Estate agent instructed to resale same house 55 years later – and it costs 100 times more
An estate agent who sold a house for £6,000 in 1968 has been instructed to resell the same property.