RICS release consultation on proposed new mandatory Home Survey Standard
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has launched an industry and public consultation on the proposals of a new mandatory Home Survey Standard.
Conveyancing Association say progress is being made on key issues (TC)
A commitment to limit all new lease rent levels to a peppercorn amount. Leasehold houses (with a few exceptions) will be banned – the number of new-build registered leasehold homes […]
“You’re going to prison” agent told in £110,000 fraud case (EAT)
An estate agent in the north east of England has been told he will face prison after admitting two counts of fraud, involving sums reported to be almost £110,000.
COLP Role Widening Under New SRA Regulations (TC)
On November 25 any law firm registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will need to ready themselves for significant regulatory changes.
Licensed conveyancers set for practising fees cut (LF)
The body that regulates licensed conveyancers is looking at steep reductions in the cost of practising, arguing that “good regulation does not have to come with an onerous price tag”.
Conveyancing disruptor paying upfront referral fees launches (EAT)
Conveyancing platform The Moving Hub has this week launched its proposition into the estate agency and mortgage intermediary sectors.
Anti-money laundering: Make our lives easier, agents tell industry bodies (PIE)
Estate agents have called on the trade and professional bodies to do more to help industry compliance with anti-money laundering rules.
Property auction website aims to speed up sales by launching Secure Now option (PIE)
A property auction website, Under The Hammer, has added a new option to listings that lets buyers make an ‘instant’ property purchase.
Housing Secretary rejects rent controls but defends abolition of ‘no fault’ evictions (PIE)
Housing Secretary of State James Brokenshire has rejected suggestions that the Conservatives could bring in rent controls.
CLC sets out plan to cut cost of practising
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers is consulting on significant reductions to its regulatory fees, reflecting the effectiveness of CLC’s specialist regulation in maintaining high standards of compliance.
SRA probes 26 firms over money laundering (LSG)
Almost half of firms placed under extra scrutiny by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for potential money laundering breaches could now face disciplinary proceedings after alleged failures were exposed.
New leaflet advises buyers to see what they can afford and where they’d like to live (PIE)
Two new guides have been published by the Government, aimed at people buying and selling homes in England and Wales.