Conveyancing Standards Bill passes first reading (TC)
A 10 minute rule motion was read in Parliament today by the Conservative MP for Dudley North Marco Longhi, in which a proposal for a “Conveyancing Standards Bill” was formally […]
PM’s new 95% LTV mortgages will ‘add two million owner-occupiers to market’ (TN)
Boris Johnson has revealed that his government will bring forward proposals to introduce fixed-rate long-term mortgages to enable first-time buyers to purchase homes via 95% LTV mortgages.
Mortgage industry sceptical of Johnson’s Generation Buy plans (MS)
Industry pundits have expressed scepticism over Boris Johnson’s party conference pledge to introduce long-term 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgages.
PM’s 95% LTV lending proposal is welcomed by NAEA (PIE)
Boris Johnson’s commitment to “turn generation rent into generation buy” through a significant increase in low-deposit mortgages for first-time buyers has been welcomed by NAEA Propertymark.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of an employee of A & N Care Solicitors Limited
Emails have been sent misusing the name of an employee of A & N Care Solicitors Limited, a genuine firm of solicitors.
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Correspondence from email addresses ending “blakemorgans․co․uk” potentially misusing the name of Blake Morgan LLP.
Government working on 95% LTV first-time buyer scheme (MS)
The government is reportedly considering the introduction of a first-time buyer scheme that will see long-term fixed-rate mortgages made available at 95 per cent LTV.
Conveyancing and mortgage fees blamed for extra moving costs (EAT)
A survey says many people under-estimate the costs of moving with conveyancing and mortgage fees often higher than expected.
Conveyancing guidance on witness-free electronic signatures imminent (LSG)
M Land Registry has revealed it is close to publishing draft guidance on a more sophisticated form of electronic signature that will not require a witness in a conveyancing transaction.
Warning: Document signed and stamped misusing the name of Woodgrange Solicitors LLP
A document has been signed and stamped claiming to be from Woodgrange Solicitors LLP.
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The website “www․abrahamnapley․com” has been operating for “Abraham Napley & Associates” claiming to be a “law firm in London”.
Warning: Correspondence from emails ending “jpgolcman.co.uk”
Correspondence from email addresses ending “jpgolcman․co․uk” potentially misusing the name JP Goldman Limited.