Speculation over interest rate rises increases levels of remortgage applications
Countrywide report that speculation surrounding base rate rises has seen remortgage applications rise. Remortgages made up 32 per cent of all mortgage applications in January, an increase of 5 per cent on the previous month’s applications. Three out of the top ten mortgages applied for through Countrywide’s 650 strong network of mortgage consultants were remortgage […]
Solicitors at risk of breaching the code of conduct
The Law Society has recently raised an issue with Lloyds Banking Group regarding their requests for conveyancing panel members to provide client account information. The Society say that the provision of client account information risks breaching client confidentiality and have advised that any firm being asked to provide a lender with client account information should […]
Who said house prices were falling?
Redrow Plc, a new homes developer, are reporting a first half profit after selling more new homes for higher prices. Under the leadership of their Chairman, Steve Morgan, Redrow Homes have changed the type of new homes they build and have launched the New Heritage collection which they say is proving popular with new home […]
Today’s Conveyancer speaks to Mark Jarvis at Severn Trent Retail and Utility Services
Mark Jarvis is the General Manager for Severn Trent Retail and Utility Services. Amongst his responsibilities is the delivery of their water and drainage searches (CON29DW) to conveyancers and he is well known and respected throughout the industry. We have been lucky enough to interview him and learn more about what goes on within Severn […]
Law Society sets out case for CQS
The Law Society is looking to launch a consumer facing public relations and advertising campaign for the CQS in the spring and Today’s Conveyancer was lucky enough to be able to speak to Jonathan Smithers about it. Jonathan is the Law Society Council Member for Kent and a past President of Kent Law Society and […]