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‘Charlatan’ builder sentenced for fraud in South Ken
'This action is a signal to all other fraudulent operators that we won't hesitate to take action,' says RBKC councillor Cem Kemahli.
Vatican jails Cardinal over super-prime Chelsea building scandal
Deals involving 60 Sloane Avenue resulted in huge financial losses for the Holy See.
Real Estate Legal Digest: An essential guide to the latest developments shaping the UK property market
Stay abreast of the key policies & issues affecting the sector with our regular legal briefing, prepared by Boodle Hatfield's team of experts.
Octagon appoints in-house General Counsel
Kevin Healy previously headed up the resi division of law firm Mundays.
Required Reading: National Trading Standards publishes full guidance on new Material Information rules
Providing prospective buyers or tenants with more up-front information about a property should result in shorter transaction times and fewer fall-throughs.
‘A landmark moment for millions’: Leasehold & Freehold Reform Bill starts progress through Parliament
New laws promising 'significant new rights and protections' for leaseholders could be in play before the next General Election.
Conveyancers urged to check online security after ‘cyber incident’ thwarts property transactions
'We advise all firms to check carefully if they have any reason to believe that client data has been compromised,' says legal regulator the Council for Licensed Conveyancers following Friday's outage at…
Super-prime specialist bolsters B P Collins’ property practice
Top law firm has recruited a new residential property partner and named a new head of property disputes.
Free AML Webinar: How art market participants can avoid classic Customer Due Diligence pitfalls
Customer Due Diligence is high on HMRC’s radar right now, says FCS Compliance, and Art Market Participants - including some interior designers - are in the firing line.
Hyde Park Gate landlord hit with huge fine
Landlord & property management company found guilty of putting tenants at risk at vast property overlooking Hyde Park.
New conveyancing rules promise to ‘modernise’ property exchanges
The Law Society's new draft code of practice aims 'to remove the uncertainty around exchanging contracts for commercial and residential property by allowing [conveyancers] to use new technology to conduct…
How to maintain privacy & confidentiality when buying, selling or improving a prime residence
What are the options for HNWIs who want to maintain a low profile in the digital age?