You can’t do too much to protect your clients’ money
We’re continually highlighting cases where a conveyancer has fallen victim to online fraud.
Easements – Again!
Introduction Apologies for going on about easements yet again, but the complexities of the law in this area are such that it can leave buyers – and conveyancers – with big problems.
Will the conveyancing industry ever be free from fraud?
The conveyancing process is an attractive area for fraudsters due to the typically high value of the property involved.
Pali in conjunction with Simply Move Home reveal their ground-breaking new Search
Multi-award winning Search Company Pali, has recently teamed up with home-moving consultants SimplyMoveHome and together are launching an industry first at the beginning of April 2018.
Enabling law firms to embrace digital conveyancing
Heightened efficiency, happier clients.
Price growth remains stable in March
Recent statistics have revealed that house price growth remained relatively stable during March, falling just 0.1% month-on-month.
February sees fall in sales received for registration
February saw a decline in the number of sales received for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total saw a mon-on-month fall of 31,546.
Room for improvement on Draft Tenant Fees Bill
Though the banning of tenant fees in the private rented sector could save renters hundreds of pounds, the legislation implementing the changes could be improved.
Just a Day to go until Today’s Conveyancer’s First Roundtable!
The first Today’s Conveyancer Professional Roundtable is set to be held tomorrow, and we can’t wait!
Welsh Land Transaction Tax: do you want help with your LTT submissions
Advisors working on property and land deals in Wales should now be prepared for the new Land Transaction Tax (LTT) legislation, which came into effect on 1st April 2018 and replaces Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Update on Welsh Land Transaction Tax (LTT)
Like SDLT, LTT will be payable when you buy or lease a building or land over a certain price.
Are you ready for the Welsh Land Transaction Tax?
From the 1 April, the new Land Transaction Tax (LTT) will replace stamp duty land tax in Wales.
Conveyancing fee-earner banned after using own money to hide mistakes
A conveyancer has been banned from working in the profession after paying two lenders by using her own money.
Gordons chooses Legal Eye for complaints handling service
Specialist solicitors practice, Gordons Property Lawyers, has appointed Legal Eye to look after its complaints handling service.
Action taken against councils failing to plan for new homes
Action is being taken against eleven councils across England who’s plans for new homes are insufficient.
Managing People to Reduce Risk
In May, Howden will be running a series of free of charge regional seminars on ‘Managing People to Manage Risk’.
LEAP launches conveyancing accreditation scheme
Best Practice Standard ensures service excellence with independent auditing
February sees sales to FTBs grow
Recent data has revealed that sales to first-time buyers grew by 2% during February to 29% month-on-month.
Firm anticipates fall in SDLT receipts despite yearly growth
The latest figures have shown that receipts for Stamp Duty Land Tax are continuing to rise despite the fall in UK property transactions.
Future Climate Info Introduce New Look Environmental Reports
Future Climate Info (FCI), the environmental risk analysts have today launched their new look Residential and Commercial Environmental Reports.
