Immigration Bill: How should you be advising your buy-to-let landlords?
As of next year, it’s expected the Government will introduce an Immigration Bill, which requires all of the UK private rented sector (PRS) to perform a screening process on prospective tenants, to ensure they have permission to reside within the country. Though it’s likely many of your buy-to-let landlords will already be carrying out such […]
Generations may miss out on property ownership, according to studies
Reports from the National Housing Federation show that more so than ever, young people are having to rely on their parents in order to take the first steps onto the property ladder. A staggering two-thirds of buyers are turning to the bank of mum and dad in order to scrape together a satisfactory deposit for […]
New NCA process to reduce delays in SARs reporting
On 15th September, the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) introduced new plans to quicken the turnaround for any Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs). The main aim is to reduce major delays which are impacting all areas of the SARs Regime. Money Laundering Reporting Officers (MLROs) are required to submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA) […]
Legal Eye launch free Digital Marketing Fast Start Package for legal services firms
Available free of charge, the review provides a valuable opportunity to assess the existing digital “footprint” of a firm, alerts them to any website compliance risks and gets them going with social media. The offer includes: – Free set-up and tips to get started on Twitter and Linked In – Free review of website performance, […]