There has been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a Read More
The government has laid out its plans regarding repossession cases, as the UK continues to return to normal following the coronavirus pandemic. The Housing Minister Chris Pincher MP, reminded the House of Commons that there Read More
A Local Authority Search is a hugely important part of any conveyancing procedure. It includes vital information on charges or restrictions relating to the property in question. There are two ways of carrying these out; Read More
The Law Society for England and Wales has launched a survey to find out how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the working practices of disabled lawyers, as they make bid to understand how to improve Read More
Whilst many of us have been getting to grips with the various phases of the government’s plans to lockdown and subsequently return the country to normal, it’s safe to say that cyber criminals Read More
HM Land Registry (HMLR) have revealed that since the 17 June, they’ve managed to process more register update applications than they’ve received. This has resulted in them reducing the queue time applicants are waiting Read More
Here, our guest writer, Craig Burman* provides an interesting insight into the importance of being aware of riparian rights and responsibilities. The little beck which meanders across the bottom of the back garden before disappearing Read More
The government is planning to extend the Help to Buy Scheme from its current agreed transaction date of December 2020, with the scheme petering out in April 2021. Ministers are looking at extending the scheme due to Read More
Since the escalating costs of support to the nation throughout the pandemic, as well as the stamp duty holiday announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak, many have wondered how the government will make up the loss. Read More
LawCare Announces New Chair & Trustee Recruitment
Legal mental health charity LawCare has appointed a new chair to its board of trustees. Andrew Caplen replaces outgoing chair Bronwen Still as of this month. Andrew is a Solicitor, Notary Public and a former Read More
With figures showing that 25% of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) solicitors make partner compared to 35% of their white counterparts, the Law Society of England and Wales is launching a series of virtual round table Read More
Yesterday, HM Land Registry made the announcement that they will accept ‘witnessed electronic signatures’. It is a move which is deemed as bringing the conveyancing process into the 21st Century, and something that many in Read More
Announced in the Budget in March, larger law firms will face a levy of between £100 and £200 per every £1m of revenue, that will go towards supporting the government’s economic plan. Firms that are subject Read More
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has published its annual report for 2019/20, and shown that complainants are still waiting too long for the Ombudsman to reply to their issues. The report demonstrated that throughout the Read More
OneSearch Direct, the largest local search data company in the UK, has today expanded its Express No-Search Indemnity range to assist the conveyancing industry as it copes with a rejuvenated housing market. Economy-boosting initiatives such Read More
From today, Monday 27 July 2020, HM Land Registry (HMLR) will accept ‘witnessed electronic signatures’: electronic signatures that enable an individual to sign legal documents, but which still require a witness who is present at the time Read More
The property market is heading for a perfect storm. Easing of lockdown. People wanting to move, realising that they need more space / garden / a home office. SDLT changes to fire up the market – but which Read More
Non-residents will have new rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) from the 1 April 2021 under new measures. The new rate will be 2% higher than purchases made by UK residents, and will apply to freehold and Read More
Property logbooks seem to be gaining some momentum in the property market. Tom Lyes from Today’s Conveyancer spoke to Stuart Young from PropertyLogbook.co.uk, Angela Hesketh, Director and Property Head at Jackson Lees Read More
Since it has been revealed that the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak has asked the Office of Tax Simplification to review Capital Gains Tax (CGT), there has been a bit of discussion as to what will the Read More