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Almost a quarter of homebuyers not asked to prove their identity

A high number of homebuyers across the UK are not being asked to provide identification when purchasing a property, let alone having their ID properly verified, new research shows.

Rob Hailstone August 26, 2022

Worrying consequences of proposals to abolish S21 evictions revealed

A new survey has revealed the consequences of the Government’s evictions reform proposals within its recent white paper.

Rob Hailstone August 26, 2022

What do 50 year mortgages mean for first-time buyers?

Prospects of a 50-year mortgage can be a little daunting, but for many first-time buyers in the U.K. it is important the government explores options allowing them to purchase a

Rob Hailstone August 26, 2022

Sex, drugs and panel property lawyers

Discussions between agents and lawyers over the conveyancing process have been escalating in recent months, most of which degenerate, pantomime-like, into back-and-forth arguments.

Rob Hailstone August 25, 2022

Estate agents in the money laundering firing line

Estate agents are in the trenches on the front line in the war against money laundering, says leading figure.

Rob Hailstone August 25, 2022

CMA wins further ground rent refunds for 5,000 leaseholders

The Competition and Markets Authority has secured agreements from nine building firms that bought freeholds from Taylor Wimpy to remove their double ground rent terms, which will see a further

Rob Hailstone August 25, 2022

Warning: Email misusing the name of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP

An email has been sent misusing the name of Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP requesting information from the recipient.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Melanie Oxley of Lightfoots LLP

Emails have been sent misusing the name of Melanie Oxley of Lightfoots LLP, allegedly providing new bank account details.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Francesca Bennetts of Allen & Overy LLP

An email has been sent misusing the name of Francesca Bennetts of Allen & Overy LLP, in respect of a demand for payment of an overdue invoice.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022

Warning: Website claiming to be for a law firm called ‘The Solicitors’ Agency Services Limited’

The website ‘www.solicitorsagencyltd.com’ is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm based in Uckfield, East Sussex.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022

Gazundering is back as purchasers reduce offers by thousands

Home buyers are regularly ‘price chipping’ at the last minute and forcing sellers to take thousands of pounds less, lawyers have revealed.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022

Government plan to abolish leaseholds will be a nightmare

The Residential Freehold Association says move is unnecessary, impractical and unpopular and will not deliver benefits as claimed by Government.

Rob Hailstone August 24, 2022