New head of residential property at LCF
Julie Davis has been appointed as the new head of residential property at LCF Residential — the conveyancing division of the Ilkley-based law firm Last Cawthra Feather (LCF). Ms Davies has almost 30 years experience in the industry and has previously worked for Emsleys Solicitors, Fox Hayes, Blacks and Shulmans. She succeeds former senior partner […]
Controversy reigns over housing minister reshuffle
As part of yesterday’s government reshuffle Housing Minister Mark Prisk was asked to step down. His replacement has not yet been formally announced. The decision will be confirmed this afternoon but junior minister Kris Hopkins is likely to be handed the housing brief. Mr Prisk responded to the decision on twitter saying: “Been asked to […]
Early launch of Help to Buy
David Cameron will officially launch Help to Buy today, three months earlier than originally planned. He said on twitter this morning: “I’ll be launching #HelptoBuy later-it’s wrong that many people on the average wage can’t buy the average house or flat. We are helping them.” The final scheme rules were published today allowing lenders to […]