Key Dates For Your Diary This Autumn
Now that the summer has drawn to a close, and the autumn is slowly drawing in, it’s time to take a look at what Bold Legal have in store over the next few months. First up, is Bold Legal LIVE!, the group’s first annual conference which is then followed by the prestigious ESTAS Conveyancer Awards […]
New Home Registrations Fall 9% Annually
New homes registered to be built in the UK during July have fallen by 9% when compared with the figures from 2018. In July, 14,262 new homes were registered. However, 15,719 homes were registered during the same month in 2018, according to figures obtained from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Of this total, 10,398 […]
Electronic Signatures Considered Legally Binding In Most Cases
Electronic signatures are legal binding, including in situations where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. According to the Law Commission, electronic signatures can be used in most cases, including where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. This is not the case where the law or a relevant contract makes separate rules […]
Should Aspiring First Time Buyers Be Feeling The Pinch?
56% of properties in the UK are now considered as affordable to first-time buyers (FTB) who are looking to acquire their first property. According to Post Office Money, the combination of stagnant house prices and rising wages has created a perfect storm for improving the affordability of property. The research analysed Office for National Statistics […]
Webinar: The Risks Of ID Fraud And Client Verification
Verifying who you are dealing with when it comes to your responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 is becoming increasingly challenging as organised crime finds newer, smarter and more effective ways to perpetrate fraud and launder funds from criminal activities And while it is easy to get hung up on getting passports, driving licenses, […]
Labour Plan To Trigger Compulsory Purchases Through Amended Right To Buy
Whilst the Government’s silence in regards to property sector changes has created a lethargic property market, Labour’s plans to force landlords to sell their homes to tenants in an updated Right to Buy scheme is causing outrage in the privately rented sector (PRS). Earlier this week, Shadow Chancellor, John McDonell, released plans to resurrect the […]
New Rules Mean Councils Must Publish Infrastructure Levy Spending
Details on how councils spend developers’ money will be open to public scrutiny due to new UK Government regulations. The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new developments in their area. It means that developers building new housing also have to pay up for roads, schools, GP […]
No-Deal Scenario Could Force House Prices To Fall 7%
Leaving the EU without a viable and agreed Brexit deal at the end of October could cause house prices to fall by more than 5%. A no-deal scenario could trigger prices to decrease between 5.4% and 7.5% on average, according to accountancy specialists KPMG. Speculation regarding a no-deal scenario has gained momentum in recent weeks […]
Bold Legal Group Roadshows – The Future Of Conveyancing
The Bold Legal Group and Unconventional Legal Events have teamed up to deliver a thought-provoking series of events for conveyancers this autumn. The Bold Legal Convey2030 Roadshow will look at the future of conveyancing with a focus on how technology is changing the way the industry works. As well as new developments on the horizon, […]
Lenders Line Up To Take Your Questions At The LFS Conveyancing Conference
On Wednesday 18th September the LFS Conveyancing Conference and Awards will take place at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham. This year’s event is aimed at any firm with a significant conveyancing department. These three groups of people will benefit the most: Business Owners and Managers – if you are a partner or directord of […]
Debra Allen Joins The SSB Team
Debra Allen has joined the Board Of Directors at SSB Group. Chief Executive Jeremy Brooke said: “I have known Debra for nearly 30 years, we have worked together in the past and I was delighted to have her join our firm in March 2019. “Before joining us, Debra spent 7 years at Minster Law initially […]
The Real Cost Of Risk Management – Booking Now Available For Upcoming Legal Eye Conference
Booking is now open for the Legal Eye Conference ‘The real cost of Risk Management’ which is taking place on Thursday 14th November. Legal Eye are running the conference alongside The Cashroom focusing on the practical implications for the bottom line of law forms as they seek to interpret and implement a raft of regulatory […]
Webinar: Overview of Groundsure Screening and Review Reports
Geodesys are holding a free webinar providing an overview of the Groundsure Screening and Review reports. The Review and Screening both come with full flood information and reduce or remove the need for further reports from Groundsure by combining different environmental risks in one report. Webinar details Date: 15th October 2019 Time: 11am – 12pm […]
PropTech Firm Combat Negative Image Of Modern Method of Auction
LetsBid Property, a company operating the controversial Modern Method of Auction, say they are trying to improve the sector’s image. Modern Method of Auction (MMA) works like an auction on eBay, where buyers can bid on property online from anywhere in the world. At the end of the auction, the highest bidder is required to […]
Lawyer Checker Further Strengthens Senior Management Team
The Practical Vision Network, home of the award-winning Lawyer Checker suite of risk management tools, has announced a further appointment to its senior management team to further strengthen the business. Financial Controller Ceri Hart joins from regional accountancy specialists Bennett Brooks having been a key part of the Solicitors Accounts auditing team. Coming hot on […]
New National Shared Ownership Model To Help FTBs
The Government has announced plans for a new national model for shared ownership which means that homeowners will be able to increase their share at lower increments. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that the changes will help to close the opportunity gap and help millions of young people into home ownership. These changes come […]
