Legal
Bogus property tycoon convicted
We know that lending was a touch easier to come by a few years ago, but £750m for prime property acquisitions when you don't have a bean? Bit rich.
DCLG EPC Q&A for listed buildings
There's been some confusion over how the new EPC regulations, which came into force on Wednesday (more here), affect historic buildings (listed buildings are exempt).
EPC changes confirmed (and clarified)
As Don Foster announced on Tuesday, EPC display rules have been "recast"..
No full frontal for EPCs
MP Don Foster announced yesterday that property details won't have to include the full front page of an EPC after all.
Blake Lapthorn bolsters property litigation team
Top-drawer law firm Blake Lapthorn (the ones that acted for Christian Candy on his recent acquisition of Gordon House in Chelsea) has strengthened its Property Litigation team with the appointment of…
Required Reading: What does the Autumn Statement mean for HNWs
Yesterday's Autumn Statement delivered by Chancellor George Osborne did not, in fact, contain much detail on the Government's tax proposals, meaning the publication of the draft Finance Bill next week…
More stormy weather for insurance industry and waterfront properties
The current flood of floods across the UK is highlighting just how close next June's expiry of the Government's Statement of Principles (SoP) is, and, after this week's talks about a publicly-funded backstop…
There’s more offshore: The Guardian names “secret” property owners
The Guardian has named a batch of "secret" property barons who it claims own UK properties through offshore firms based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Allen & Overy loses HNW property specialist to Maurice Turnor Gardner
Sarah Conway will join boutique law firm Maurice Turnor Gardner as a partner in its residential property practice in January.
Tchenguiz brothers bring Serious Fraud Office to account
The Serious Fraud Office has been ordered to pay property barons Robert and Vincent Tchenguiz (significant) legal costs, following the collapse of a case against them earlier this year.
Winckworth Sherwood strengthens real estate team
London-based law firm Winckworth Sherwood has added to its specialist enfranchisement and residential property team with the appointment of Syeda Malik, who joins from Glinert Davis LLP.
Required Reading: Avoiding property fraud
Mishcon de Reya's Richard Anyamene and Adam Gross on how to avoid being another victim of property fraud...