Scam Alert Round up 14th March

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Here are the most recent scam alerts issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Companies targeted by scam over payment to a Chinese bank account The SRA have been informed people working in finance or accounts departments of Polish companies are being targeted by individuals claiming to be Marcin Perzanowski of Mayer Brown International LLP. […]

LegalinX-7Side ready for future of mandatory flood checks

Conveyancers have recently predicted that flood check searches will soon become mandatory during all property transactions, and with the reoccurring theme of flooding in the UK due to adverse winter weather conditions it is clear to see why. Since the Christmas time floods, demand for flood reports has risen considerably, this shows that flooding has […]

Oh flooding hell!

With the recent flooding very much drowning people’s spirits, new research has shown that due to climate change, it is here to stay. As humans add greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, it not only warms the planet, but also raises the ocean level. Those around coastal areas are more likely to be affected by the consequences, […]

Don’t just take our word for it…

At Pali we only ever produce quality searches coupled with first class customer service. We are constantly evolving our award winning online ordering system to make your lives even easier when it comes to ordering searches. We also strive to combat any frustrations you may face when it comes to having to obtain difficult conveyancing […]

Right-to-Buy to be suspended by fourth Welsh local authority

Right-to-Buy is disappearing from Wales with a fourth council set to suspend the policy, citing diminishing stocks and large waiting lists. Anglesey, or Ynys Môn voted on a decision to ask the Welsh Government for a five year suspension today after it was previously granted to Swansea, Carmarthenshire and Flintshire. Anglesey will make the application […]

SDLT increase won’t put off new landlords in the slightest says study

George Osborne’s flagship stamp duty surcharge for second homes will do nothing to put off prospective landlords, according to information from the Association of Residential Letting Agents. The report states that had the surcharge been introduced on 1st January 2015, the 3% charge would have been overcome by the growth in house value inside of […]

CHAPS to run longer from June

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CHAPS to run longer from June Bank transfer system CHAPS is to stay open an extra hour and forty minutes from 20th June. The Bank of England’s Real Time Gross Settlement System, which processes the payments, will enable banks and building societies to make bank to bank transfers until 18h00, and 17h40 for customer to […]