Movers and Shakers - 14th May

Movers and Shakers – 14th May

Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve

Conveyancing Association welcomed Leasehold Reform in Queen’s Speech

The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has today (13th May 2021) welcomed the inclusion of a new Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill as announced in the Queen’s Speech to

A Kent Council joins Land Registry’s Local Land Register

HM Land Registry’s digital Local Land Charges Register continues to grow, enabling the digital transformation of homebuying with Kent Council now joining Land Registry’s Local Land Charges Register. Anyone requiring local land charges (LLC) searches

Passed Fire Safety Bill to leave leaseholders liable for cladding bill

There was outcry over the Fire Safety Bill being passed in Parliament last week as critics believe the reforms will leave leaseholders footing the bill associated with the removal of dangerous cladding. The survivors and

Conveyancers given extra time to respond to requisitions

HM Land Registry will be asking conveyancers for written evidence to show they have taken steps to resolve a request for information (requisition) before granting an extension from next month. This change comes after the

Consultations begin on a proposed new Property Tax

The government has launched a formal consultation process with a view to introduce a new Residential Property Developer Tax as part of its Building Safety Package including cladding repair work. The tax is one of

Fire Safety Bill is given Royal Assent

The Fire Safety Bill has been passed in the Houses of Parliament and granted Royal Assent today (29th April). The Bill is to make provision about the application of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

A Surrey Council joins Land Registry’s Local Land Register

HM Land Registry’s digital Local Land Charges Register continues to grow, enabling the digital transformation of homebuying with Surrey Council now joining Land Registry’s Local Land Charges Register. Anyone requiring local land charges (LLC) searches

New 95% Mortgage Scheme keeps conveyancers busy

The government-backed 95% mortgage scheme is set to bolster the property market but conveyancers potentially face more pressure with busier times ahead for the property industry. The Government announced in last month’s Budget a new

Conveyancers face disciplinary hearing after alleged housing process fraud

Two conveyancers are facing a disciplinary hearing following an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The conveyancing solicitors from the West Midlands were scrutinised by the SRA after they acted for numerous clients who

Law Society Group publishes gender pay gap report

The Law Society Group (the Group) has published its gender pay gap report for 2020. The report details the combined results of the Law Society of England and Wales and Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), which

The latest on property information up front

A leading protagonist in the Conveyancing Association campaigns to create a positive home moving process says vendors need to collate upfront property information to help improve house buying transactions and a smoother sale. Speaking on

ESTAS unveils new Headline Partner for 2021 and beyond

ESTAS, the customer review and awards platform for the property industry, has unveiled a new headline partner for 2021. Coadjute will become the Headline Partner of ESTAS with immediate effect and will be the title

Latest SRA report reveals conveyancing fraud rife

The latest Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Board report reveals vendor fraud as the ‘key money laundering’ activity in 2020. The SRA report, which was issued for its most recent board meeting, revealed conveyancing fraud as

Headline sponsor revealed for 2021 British Conveyancing Awards

We are excited to announce that Lawyer Checker, an exclusive risk management solution provider, are the headline sponsors of the first ever British Conveyancing Awards 2021. The exclusive awards takes place on 25th May 2021

HM Land Registry first Digital Identity Standard launches today

HM Land Registry’s first Digital Identity Standard has launched today (Friday 12th March) which allows homebuyers to use their mobile phone to prove their identity.  HM Land Registry paves the way with new standard for

A positive outlook for conveyancing market

Following the Spring 2021 Budget, market leaders and organisations in the industry voiced their future insights of the property market with great positivity. In the Chancellor’s Budget it was announced that Stamp Duty Land Tax

New cladding guidance announced

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has issued new guidance to lenders which will ultimately lessen the number of wall safety surveys taking place on blocks of flats. The guidance issued clarifies to banks

HMLR Update for Conveyancers : First registrations (PG1)

HM Land Registry (HMLR) have provided guidance for conveyancers on how to register unregistered estates in land for the first time (practice guide 1). Section 4.4.4.1 has been amended to clarify existing practice and Section

Feel Good Friday : Robertsons, BDB Pitmans & Prosperity Law

There have 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

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