Stamp duty cut benefits 69,000 households
69,000 first-time buyers have benefitted from the abolition of stamp duty land tax on properties up to £300,000.
Industry innovation needed to deliver well-designed homes
MPs have called for closer links to be made between the construction industry and the government to improve the delivery of well-designed homes.
Buyer Protect from Searches UK Helps Buyers When Their Property Purchase Falls Through
Moving home is a stressful experience. There are so many potential pitfalls to negotiate. And when you toss in the uncertainty around completing a property sale or purchase, it can add up to a fraught time for buyers and sellers.
Issues relating to Property sale proceeds top reason for compensation fund payments
Issues linked to property sale proceeds were the most common reason for SRA compensation fund payments being claimed during 2016/17.
New guidance on penalties for tax evasion enablers issued by HMRC
New guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance has been issued by HM Revenue & Customs.
House Price growth in cities strengthens
Recent figures have revealed that house price inflation in cities stands at 5.5% in the year to March 2018, up from last year’s 3.7%.
Conveyancing Association reveal new Technical Protocol
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (25th April 2018) revealed the third edition of its Conveyancing Protocol.
Housing market analyst describes transactions levels as “a little scary”
The current level of transactions has been described as “a little scary” by a leading housing analyst.
The Property Ombudsman allows members of other redress scheme to transfer for free
The Property Ombudsman has said it is to permit members of another redress scheme to join free of charge.
March sees decline in Seasonally Adjusted Transactions
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HM Revenue & Customs property statistics for March 2018 were released today.
Redbrick Solutions join the Conveyancing Association
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to have accepted an invitation to join The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, following a member review at the CA Management Committee Meeting in February.
Feedback sought on new Bill proposing to increase maximum empty homes premium
The Public Bill Committee is inviting those with relevant interest or experience to share their views on a Bill which will increase the maximum level of council tax premium for empty homes.
Lawyer Checker Team Continues to Build with Key Appointment
Lawyer Checker, the provider of market-leading risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Business Development Executive, Tom Lyes.
Will the proposals for fee transparency really improve consumer access to legal services?
The process of implementing transparency within the legal sector applies not only to fees but also requires a clear process for customer complaint redress to be introduced.
New Conveyancing Client For inCase
inCase welcomes Fletcher Longstaff as its most recent law firm to adopt the ground breaking communication platform.
Under half of consumers confident enough to complain about legal services
Recent research has found that consumers of legal services lack the confidence to raise a complaint about poor service even where they have highlighted a particular issue.
March sees completed HMLR applications rise
The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that completed applications saw a rise last month.
Majority of FTBs overestimate conveyancing costs
New research has found that first time buyers are confused about the house buying process, with many misjudging costs and unaware of the differing responsibilities property professionals have.
Rising number of 18-30 year olds invest in property crowdfunding
New research has revealed that a growing number of 18-30-year-olds are investing in property crowdfunding as a way to access the housing ladder.
GDPR Guidance released by Law Society
The Law Society has released a guide for law firms on the soon to be implemented General Data Protection Regulation.
