Flash flood warning after worst drought for 30 years
A press release issued by Landmark Information Group is warning conveyancers and solicitors to “be aware of the risks” of flash flooding in order that they can better protect their clients, mitigating the risks. According to the release we are suffering the worst drought for some 30 years in most areas of England, with South […]
March sees 30 per cent fall through in house sales
The fall through rate for house sales in March was just over 30 per cent, according to Quick Move Now, remaining broadly similar for the last three years but double the rate at which house sales fell through in 2006. Market Analyst for Quick Move Now, Donna Houguez, comments: “The fall through rate in […]
SDLT avoidance schemes still being advertised
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) issued a warning to the profession, back in February, to “think twice before becoming involved in Stamp Duty Land Tax schemes (SDLT Schemes)” but some firms are still advertising that they are able to “ Eliminate SDLT liability”. According to the SRA, involvement in SDLT schemes could leave a […]
Mortgage Fraud increases for fifth consecutive year
Conveyancers and lenders are interested in the latest figures when it comes to mortgage fraud and Experian have revealed that fraudulent mortgage applications have risen for the fifth consecutive year. 2011 saw an 8 per cent increase in fraudulent applications for mortgage finance with 34 out of every 10,000 applications being attributed to mortgage fraud, […]
Halifax joins NewBuy Scheme
Halifax is the latest lender to join the NewBuy scheme which was launched last month. It will offer two mortgages to those to wish to use NewBuy to purchase a new build house, and who have a deposit of between 5 and 10%. NewBuy is open to those people who wish to buy a new […]
Lenders and Lawyers working together
Today’s Conveyancer recently spoke to Richard Mathias, founding Director of Law Firm Services, about the upcoming conference. We asked Richard: How many years has the Law Firm Services conference been going ? This is the 4th LFS Conference and we already have more bookings than any other year. With more speakers and sponsors than ever […]
Just one week to enter LFS Conveyancing Awards
There is now only 1 week left if you want to enter the LFS Conveyancing Awards sponsored by Lloyds Banking Group. Richard Mathias of LFS says “ ticket sales have been amazing with nearly 75 % sold already. Many top firms have entered the awards and the judges are going to be have a very […]