Rishi Sunak reveals why he ditched housebuilding targets
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has admitted that he opted to scrap the 300,000-a-year new homes target due to pressure from Tory members and councillors.
Landlord confusion over EPC plans causes concern
There is widespread confusion over energy efficiency rules planned for the private rented sector, according to Mortgage Advice Bureau.
New spray foam framework ‘unhelpful’ for sellers
A claims management company has criticised a long-awaited document released by the Property Care Association (PCA) on the use of the controversial spray foam insulation product in energy efficient measures.
90% of estate agents say cladding guidance helping sales
Majority of property professionals believe the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors guidance on cladding has had a positive impact.
Registration of legal charges and deeds of variation of charge (PG29)
Advice for conveyancers on registration of legal charges and deeds of variation (practice guide 29).
Powers of attorney and registered land (PG9)
Advice on the evidence that HM Land Registry needs when an attorney has executed documents lodged for registration (practice guide 9).
Warning: Emails from ‘Saunders & Associates LLP’ or ‘Saunders & Associates Law Office’
Emails have been sent to members of the public from ‘Saunders & Associates LLP’ or ‘Saunders & Associates Law Office’ in relation to a supposed inheritance.
70% of compliance professionals fear the growing threat of cryptocurrency-enabled money laundering.
New data shows that a large majority of compliance professionals are worried about the crypto-currency related money laundering.
Holiday lets to need planning approval under government clampdown
Housing secretary says he wants to stop short-term lets pricing local people out of the housing market in tourist hotspots.
Warning: ‘Standing Order’ or ‘Direct Debit’ requests falsely purporting to involve Lewis Silkin LLP
‘Standing Order’ and ‘Direct Debit’ requests falsely purporting to be for payments to Lewis Silkin LLP.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Woodwards Law Ltd
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Megan Retford’ of ‘Woodwards Law Ltd’ in respect of deposit funds for a conveyancing transaction.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of ABK Solicitors Limited
Letters have been sent to members of the public that falsely claim to be from ‘Barkat Ullah Khan’ of ‘ABK Solicitors’ in relation to a supposed inheritance.