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Conveyancing IT crash should make firms ‘review own response’ (LSG)

A major IT systems failure that has paralysed some of the largest conveyancing practices in the UK should make firms stop and review their own response should the worst happen

Rob Hailstone November 22, 2021

Purplebricks apologises over conveyancing problem for customers (EAT)

With the conveyancing crisis at the Simplify Group now approaching two weeks old, it appears Purplebricks has been the worst affected agency.

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

What did computers ever do for us? (PIE)

Instead of asking “why aren’t lawyers using technology” they should be asking what is holding them back from using technology even more?

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

Criminal investigation opened on outage that caused conveyancing chaos (LSG)

A ‘security incident’ that caused a major IT systems outage affecting some of the largest conveyancing firms in the UK is the subject of a criminal investigation.

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

City may face vote to ban sale of new-builds as additional homes (EAT)

There is pressure growing in Brighton for the city to hold a referendum giving residents the opportunity to ban new build homes being used as holiday homes or possibly even

Rob Hailstone November 19, 2021

Warning: Emails misusing the name of Valens Solicitors

Emails falsely claiming to be from Valens Solicitors containing an attachment labelled ‘sending data file’.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

Warning: Document and stamp misusing the name of Gillhams Solicitors LLP

A ‘Power of Attorney’ document has been sent falsely claiming to be from Gillhams Solicitors LLP.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

Conveyancing Crash – update on security and using other conveyancers

The conveyancing IT crash plaguing the Simplify Group of companies continues into its ninth day; however there is an update for agents and others interfacing with the affected firms.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

New EPC Regulations expected in 2025 (TC)

Further changes to minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for commercial properties are expected across the UK.

Rob Hailstone November 18, 2021

Warning: Correspondence from ‘Bustillo & Acton Partners Law Firm’

Letter from ‘Bustillo & Acton Partners Law Firm’, claiming to be a law firm in London, regarding a supposed inheritance.

Rob Hailstone November 17, 2021

Gove’s cladding plans instill confidence in housing market

Gove is apparently rethinking the government’s approach to the cladding crisis.

Rob Hailstone November 17, 2021

Shockingly low take-up of property fraud prevention measure (PIE)

A Freedom of Information Request (FOI) suggests that just fewer than 1% of UK homeowners have signed up to a free government alert scheme that can help protect properties from

Rob Hailstone November 16, 2021