CML expect 10,000 fewer transactions in April May and June because of SDLT reforms.
The Council for Mortgage Lenders say they expect to see 10,000 fewer mortgage transactions per months in the first quarter of the new tax year, following the pre-stamp duty increase rush on second homes. Analysis from the CML says the introduction of the 3% surcharge stamp duty on second homes this month resulted in up […]
Number of residential transactions leaps 77% in March – HMRC
The number of transactions over £40,000 leapt a huge 77% compared with March last year as a result of the looming increase in stamp duty on second homes. The number of transactions was also 74.8% higher than February. In total there were 161,990 transactions for residential property in March across the UK. To compare, the […]
Land Registry completes 266,169 searches in March
According to newly released statistics, Land Registry completed 266,159 searches in March up from 185,139 searches in February. In total there were 1,608,638 applications in March, up from 1,552,805 in february. This includes 359,911 applications in respect of registered land (dealings), up nearly 12,000 from February. There were 720,349 applications to obtain an official copy […]
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It’s free to enter and winning an award can provide great PR for your company, as well as demonstrating excellence and your achievements to clients. It’s also a great way to acknowledge your team’s achievements! Categories Conveyancing Firm of the Year – North of England Conveyancing Firm of the Year – Midlands Conveyancing Firm of […]
LSSA steps back from further development of Free2Convey
At last week’s annual general meeting the LSSA membership welcomed the continuing development of Free2Convey but also recognised the differences between Pracctice and some LSSA members in commercial and market strategy, functional scope and product direction. As such it was agreed that it was more appropriate for individual members to have separate commercial arrangements with […]
Leading law firm helping other solicitors to get connected through new service
Buckles Solicitors LLP have launched a new bespoke service to allow other law firms and professionals, locally and across the UK, to tap into its niche legal offerings. BUCKLESconnect offers a free support network providing access to legal expertise in specialist areas, such as will & trust disputes, planning and French and Spanish property law, that […]
Searches UK are attending Legalex – come and join them!
As one of the biggest events in the calendar, Searches UK are delighted to announce that for the third year in a row they will be exhibiting at Legalex for their two day event at the ExCeL in London on 11th and 12th May. Searches UK will explore ‘The Art of Conveyancing Searches’ with solicitors […]
tmgroup’s Ben Harris to be judge at Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2016
Ben Harris, Sales and Marketing Director at leading property data & service provider tmgroup, has been announced as a judge at the first annual Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2016. These new awards will recognise those taking the lead in innovating to find unique solutions for their businesses and clients, those who have achieved […]
Ensure your policies are up-to-date
Experts within the legal industry believe that firms will soon be required to outline their risk management plans to their insurers in further detail, to give substance to claims that they are performing necessary and essential due diligence.
SearchFlow partners with Decision First to offer protection against fraud
SearchFlow, property intelligence specialists, has partnered with Decision First to offer an unrivalled service to protect conveyancers and homebuyers from the risk of fraud. Using Decision First’s Law Firm Search via the Lender Exchange, users can now ensure it is safe to transfer their client’s money at no additional cost. Working on behalf of lenders […]
SRA warn new CPD regime just six months away
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a reminder to solicitors that the new Continuing Professional Development scheme is just six months away. The new scheme comes in on 1st November and removes the need to count the number of CPD hours whether they are or aren’t accredited. Solicitors will be expected instead to reflect on […]
Is there a Roman Villa under your client’s garden?
A rug designer in Wiltshire stumbled upon a hugely significant Roman archaeological find while having a barn on his property converted for his children. Luke Irwin’s find is said to be unparalleled by historic England, but until the electricians started drilling into the floor to install the underfloor cables Luke insisted on, they had no […]
My Home Move to use LexisOne software
My Home Move have announced they intend to switch to using LexisOne software alongside their move to their new Leicester headquarters. My Home Move initially started using the software within their finance department which they say helped the “ensure a ‘single version of the truth’”. Developers Lexis Nexis say it will help double the size […]
AVRillo say winning awards like the LFS make a big difference to new customers
After taking two awards last year, AVRillo say winning at the LFS awards has made a huge difference to how their customers see them, with the firm including it on every email they send. The Law Firm Services (LFS) Awards take place on 14th September 2016 and conveyancers across the country are busy preparing their […]
Conveyancing Foundation sets it’s sights on raising £10,000 with 255 mile cycle
Volunteers from the Conveyancing Foundation are set to ride 255 miles from Cardiff to Colchester via Bath and Clapham Common in order to raise £10,000 for a children’s charity. Three of the group intend to ride the full distance, with Lloyd Davies, Rob Hosier and Geraint Aubrey tackling the ride over three consecutive days while […]
RICS predicts more subdued sales growth over coming months due to SDLT reforms
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says the previously expected increase in house sales for the coming months will be dampened by the recent rush caused by Stamp Duty reforms. According to the monthly residential market survey conducted by RICS over March suggests the SDLT reforms caused planned sales to be brought forward rather than […]
LCF Barber Titleys appoint Lynn Wilkinson from Whittaker Firth
Harrogate based LCF Barber Titleys have appointed Lynn WIlkinson to head the branch’s residential property team. Lynn Wilkinson previously worked at Bradford-based Whittaker Firth. According to her new employers, Lynn brings a wealth of experience to the position after working across all areas of residential property including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, equity transfers, leases and shared […]
tmgroup announce Jamie Shah as new Key Account Manager
tmgroup have announced the appointment of experienced industry professional Jamie Shah, who will serve as Key Account Manager for the South of England. Having joined tmgroup in March 2015 as Business Development Manager, Jamie has now been promoted to look after Legal 100 firms in the South. With a decade of experience in the property […]
Decoy sites: one of the biggest secrets of the World War II
Find out more about the historic military/ordnance features dataset which is included in all Groundsure residential and commercial searches.
tmgroup’s Land Registry tool saves ‘tiresome, repetitive job’ for commercial conveyancers
A Manchester law firm, BBS Law, has saved days of intensive administrative work by using tmgroup’s Land Registry Register Extract Tool when processing property portfolios. BBS Law are a boutique commercial law firm of choice and provide proactive, lateral thinking, efficient and cost-effective advice. Partner Daniel Berger (pictured) heads up the property department, which has acted […]
