Terrafirma Makes Key Appointment With New Technical Director
– Ground risk specialist continues commitment to technical excellence and education with appointment of new Technical Director – Terrafirma are delighted to announce the appointment of experienced engineer and mine treatment specialist Chris Milne, who has been appointed as Technical Director, reflecting Terrafirma’s continued commitment to technical excellence. Chris is a UK Registered Ground Engineering […]
Government ‘How To’ Guides Emphasise Importance Of Price And Service Transparency
Conveyancer transparency in the home buying and selling sector was emphasised earlier today as the government published their detailed ‘how to’ guides on buying and selling property. The reports emphasise that consumers should be savvy in who they choose to instruct to sell their home. Alluding to recent regulatory changes, the government highlighted that sellers […]
SRA Discipline 26 Firms Following Severe Money Laundering Failings
26 Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) regulated firms out of a sample size of just 59 law firms providing trust and company services (TCSP) have been placed into the SRA’s disciplinary process for inadequate money laundering procedures. The review focused on the creation and administration of trusts and companies on behalf of clients, an area of […]
MPs Consider Banking Bill Regulations Trapping Mortgage Prisoners
A Conservative MP, passionate about helping the plight of mortgage prisoners, has convinced parliament to discuss the Banking (Consumer and Small Business Protection) Bill in a bid to persuade government to increase the help and power offered to those trapped in their mortgage. Meeting yesterday, MPs discussed amendments to strict affordability assessments that should consider […]
FCA Amend Standards Hindering Buyers From Finding Ideal Mortgage
The way customers choose their mortgage could be about to change following the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposals to its mortgage sales requirements. Making up one section of the previously published Mortgages Marketing Study, the package of remedies are focused on making the job of linking a customer to their perfect mortgage, that is right […]
Brits Confident In Buying Property Infested With Japanese Knotweed
Nearly a third (32%) of Brits who are aware of Japanese knotweed are still prepared to buy an affected property, according to new YouGov research commissioned by Environet UK. However, those buyers who would be willing to purchase the property with knotweed present would offer a reduced price. Japanese knotweed is no longer a guaranteed […]
