Bellway Plc issue Interim Management Statement
Bellway Plc, part of The Bellway Group, have issued an Interim Management Statement (IMS) for the period 1 February to 31 May 2012. The Group reports that the spring selling season demand has “remained resilient”. Visitor levels and reservation rates are outperforming expectations with reservations averaging 122 per week, giving an increase of 9 per […]
Scottish Government considers replacement for Stamp Duty
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation over the replacement of Stamp Duty Land Tax. The proposals would see it replaced with a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. Finance Secretary John Swinney announced plans for the replacement, and claimed that the new tax would be more progressive and fairer. The change would happen in […]
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks launch fee free mortgage offer
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a fee free mortgage offer beginning today (11 June 2012), which they believe will be a boost for homeowners. The Banks are waiving arrangement fees for customers taking out a new mortgage or switching to Clydesdale or Yorkshire Bank before 14th July 2012. This represents a saving of £999. […]
Law Society of Scotland welcomes proposals for stamp duty changes
The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the proposals made by the Scottish Government, replacing Stamp Duty Land Tax with a Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. The Law Society will respond to the 12 week consultation. Powers to create the tax are contained in the Scotland Act 2012. This Act also allows the Scottish Government […]
Legal Services Board finds consumer need for tailored internet support
The Legal Services Board has published its final report ‘Understanding consumer needs from legal information sources’. The report was commissioned to look at the types of information consumers would like to help them address the legal issues they face, and how the internet can provide support. The research found that consumer confidence around engaging with […]
SLC announces new additions to its board
As it embraces one of the most significant years in its existence, the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board. With the official launch of its new lender panel proposition SLC Quality Assured (SLCQA) imminent, the Society has been working tirelessly with the lending community as […]
The Legal Marketing Debate 2012
Subscribers to Today’s Conveyancer are invited to take part in the Legal Marketing Debate 2012. LM Group value expert opinions on the benefits and pitfalls involved in marketing for law firms, and have set up the debate. The aim of the debate is to gather a range of opinions from respected solicitors and legal professionals […]
2012 – The year of the neighbour
As thousands of communities have come together for sporting and jubilee events, a new survey reveals that the UK is becoming a more neighbourly nation. The annual HSBC Neighbours Survey, which is published ahead of Neighbourhood Watch Week, reveals that we are having more interactions with the people we live near. Neighbourhood Watch Week this […]
Chelsea Building Society recognised for mortgage excellence
Chelsea Building Society has been recognised at the Moneywise Mortgage Awards, winning Best Lender for Fixed Rates. The Society was described as offering “consistency coupled with good service”. Jemma Smith, Product Manager from Chelsea Building Society commented: “Over the last 12 months Chelsea Building Society has consistently been expanding its portfolio. This is not […]
Conveyancing Alliance Group launches new broker website
The online conveyancing distributors Conveyancing Alliance Group today have launched a new website focused at brokers and their clients. Broker Conveyancing follows from Conveyancing Alliance’s other broker-only products, which include ‘Convey99’. Broker Conveyancing offers a range of conveyancing products aimed exclusively at the broker market. It has a number of features which Conveyancing Alliance believe […]