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Stamp duty holiday sparks 85% surge in Land Registry complaints (LF)

HM Land Registry (HMLR) was hit by a surge of 85% in complaints over the past year in the wake of the property boom sparked by the stamp duty holiday,

Rob Hailstone July 19, 2022

Warning: Letter misusing the name of Scornik Gerstein LLP

A letter has been sent misusing the name Scornik Gerstein LLP regarding a supposedly unclaimed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

Phew! Minister rejects move to make EICRs compulsory for homes sales (TN)

Estate agents will be relieved to hear that the Government has rejected calls for an Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR) to be completed before a home can be listed or

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

Private trusts of land (PG24)

Guidance on applications to register transactions involving trustees of land, aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 24).

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

Warning: Emails from ‘Barrister Bart Williams’ of ‘B.Williams & Co Solicitor’

Emails have been sent to a member of the public from ‘Barrister Bart Williams’ of ‘B.Williams & Co Solicitor’ in relation to a supposed inheritance claim.

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

Warning: ‘DMC Law Firm’ falsely claiming to be a law firm

A website is operating and falsely claiming to be for a law firm called ‘DMC Law Firm’ based in Leeds.

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

CLC warns on shutdowns after conveyancer abandons 15,000 files (LF)

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (has warned firms about the importance of proper file storage and data retention, after a licensed conveyancer abandoned 15,000 archived files.

Rob Hailstone July 18, 2022

Warning: Website claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Assure Law Finance Limited’

The website at ‘www.assurelawfin.com’ is operating claiming to be for a law firm called ‘Assure Law Finance Limited’.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2022

Warning: Email misusing the name of Sullivan & Cromwell MNP LLP

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Sullivan & Cromwell LLP requesting payments of supposed invoices.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2022

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Duane Morris

Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Bill Thomas’ of Duane Morris in relation to a supposed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2022

AML alert: criminal attacks rise as gangs target property firms

New research shows that one in five companies report increased threat of money laundering and other financial crimes.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2022

Accelerating our digital transformation

Our Annual Report and Accounts 2021-22 reveals a strong year in our transition to a data-driven, digital organisation that is flexible, resilient and responsive to market challenges.

Rob Hailstone July 15, 2022