Much to the surprise of the insurance industry and many financial commentators, the summer budget has produced a rise in Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) from 6% to 9.5% effective from 1st November 2015. Heralded as a stealth tax Read More
This week, the conveyancing industry Matterhorn Challenge reached the £25,000.00 fundraising threshold, which is halfway to the £50,000.00 target! The threshold was reached as a result of leading search providers, Search Acumen, taking up a Gold Matterhorn Read More
Pali have teamed up with Groundsure and are pleased to announce they can now offer all conveyancers practical information and advice in a free CPD Webinar – all from the comfort of your desk! The webinar Read More
Regret not doing my own conveyancing tbh. Hate leaving things in the hands of people who seem to work more slowly than me! — Ryan (@ryan_simmonds) July 30, 2015Read More
e-know.net, the leading provider of outsourced IT services in the legal sector has issued a warning to the industry against using unsecured emails. With an estimated £801,009,009 of funds being moved daily through the Read More
In April 2015, a Surrey farmer lost his long-running battle with the planning authorities to protect a mock-Tudor castle which he had constructed behind huge bales of hay. Robert Fidler had built the four bedroom castle Read More
Record low remortgage rates drive borrowers to withdraw highest ever amounts of equity, averaging £34,500 per remortgage borrower – 23% more than their original mortgage Two-thirds remortgage to take advantage of the competitive rates currently on offer Read More
A recent report from Experian plc shows that Britain’s “aspiring homemakers” are breaking away from city centres and seeking residence towards the rural scenery. First time buyers are now said to be more likely Read More
You may recall my advice last year for a pain-resistant renewal. I hope that it helped you towards your least-troublesome Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewal of recent times. But time has a habit of passing, Read More
The CML lenders’ Handbook provides comprehensive instructions for any professional who is acting on behalf of lenders in residential conveyancing transactions. On 30th November 2015, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) will adjust part 2 of the Read More
Last week SearchFlow appointed Greg Bryce as Managing Director. In an exclusive interview he told Jane Common at Today’s Conveyancer why he’s excited about his new role and what he will Read More
The June data shows an annual price increase of 5.4% which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £181,619 overtaking the previous peak of £180,983 in November 2007. Monthly house prices up 1.1% since May 2015. The regional Read More
Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is the technique of drilling down into the earth and injecting fluid (a mixture of water, sand and toxic chemicals) into the ground, at a very high pressure, in order to fracture Read More
Legal receptionists at telephone answering specialist Moneypenny are urging law firms to be sure they are prepared for the holiday season, as latest figures highlight the effect a Bank Holiday has on call figures. Read More
On the 17th of September, Law Firm Services will be hosting the conveyancing conference and annual awards for the 7th year running. The conveyancing conference and awards will take place at the MK Stadium in Read More
A deal has been signed which will herald the start of a half a billion pound investment to deliver new homes and jobs in Hull. The deal was completed as work began on the first Read More
Helping users to find reliable professionals in their area Plentific & Zoopla Property Group (ZPG) today announced the launch of a new service – Find a Pro – which provides users with access to thousands of Read More
Today’s Conveyancer reported last week that the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has identified the way vulnerable customers are treated by law firms to be a key risk within their Risk Outlook report 2015/2016. This Read More
The current state of the UK housing market, leaves conveyancers with an uphill battle. The latest reports from the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks almost certainly spell trouble for the conveyancing market. According to the survey, Read More
The conveyancing industry Matterhorn Challenge reached a key milestone this week, with a total of over £23,000.00 raised, of a target £50,000.00, for the Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice. Platinum Sponsorship from Conveyancing Data Services, together with Read More