Sophisticated Law Firm Email Domain Impersonation Fraud Concerning
A plethora of email scams using legitimate law firm details have been increasing in recent months. In September alone, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has issued three separate and sophisticated fraudulent emails using the details of SRA regulated firms and solicitors. The fake emails are an excellent example of the sophisticated social engineering tactics employed […]
Superstition Stalls The Property Market As Completions Drop Nearly 40% On Friday 13th
This Friday 13th could put the housing and commercial property markets on pause according to analysis by Search Acumen, the property data and technology provider, which shows a double-digit drop in both residential and commercial sales on Friday 13th. HM Land Registry data shows that the average Friday workload for conveyancers and commercial property lawyers […]
Property Market Stakeholder Sentiment Slumps In August
The majority of stakeholders in the property market feel despondent about the near future of the sector. The uncertainty caused by Brexit is leading to reduced public confidence in the property market, deterring many from buying and selling property until the Brexit storm passes. According to the RICS Residential Market Survey report for August, the […]
Guild Of Property Professionals Will Complete Regular Referral Fee Transparency Checks
Over the weekend the Government amended their ‘How to’ buy and sell guides to reflect the recent changes to referral fee transparency; a change the Guild of Property Professionals fully endorse. The Guild released a statement reiterating the importance of ensuring all buyers and sellers are aware of the referrals process. They have also committed […]
