Housing market to re-open for business
It is anticipated that Housing Minister Robert Jenrick will tomorrow (13/05/2020) announce the re-opening of the property market in some capacity. Amendments to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 published this evening indicate the government’s position on the resumption of buying, selling and letting of property: (iv) in sub-paragraph (f), omit the words […]
Pickfords Fully Operational Following Government Advice
There are indications that removers Pickfords are open for business once again. Following the amended social distancing and working guidelines from the government on Sunday which stated that if you cannot work from home you should be encouraged to return to work, Pickfords have resumed their full packing service which was suspended on March 24 […]
BREAKING NEWS: Furlough Extended Until October
The Government has just announced an extension of the furlough scheme to October with no changes before end of July. Details of changes after that will be provided by the end of May but are likely to require an employer contribution. The Chancellor confirmed employees will continue to receive at least 80% of salaries and […]
Return To Work Guidance Expected This Week
Despite reports highlighting the post-lockdown social distancing measures for estate agents being leaked last week, the government’s 50 page document detailing the phases of lockdown relaxations and subsequent return to work guidance omitted the property sector. Whilst this means property stakeholders are placed in the non-essential set of businesses which could be permitted to return […]
Diary Of A High Street Conveyancer – 11th May
Monday I thought it would be busy with telephone calls asking me about the Prime Minister’s statement last night. But it was quieter than ever and I had to phone myself to check if the phone was working – the same as you do when you are a teenager, waiting on a call! More guidance […]
Covid-19 Pandemic Could Lead To Money Laundering Risks
Last week, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), published a report on the COVID-19 related money laundering and terrorist financing risks and policy responses. The report found that there was an increase in Covid-19 related crimes which include fraud, cyber crime, misdirection or exploitation of Government funds or international financial assistance. Covid-19 has impacted the […]
Search Activity Continues Recovery Last Week
Activity levels in the mortgage industry continued their slow recovery last week despite a well deserved and incredibly popular VE Day bank holiday. If Friday’s bank holiday was discounted from the weekly totals, searches for mortgages had increased by 8.42 per cent and remortgage searches increased by 6.96 per cent up to Thursday May 8 […]