Eddie Goldsmith predicts "very busy" Q1 for conveyancers.
The first quarter of 2016 is set to be “very busy” as buy-to-let landlords scramble to buy properties before Stamp Duty reforms come in from April according to Eddie Goldsmith. The Chairman of the Conveyancing Association also believes regulatory changes will further open up the conveyancing market as government brings in regulatory changes. Mr Goldsmith […]
Just 13% of Buy-to-Let landlords looking to sell property in view of new taxes
The vast majority of Buy-to-let Landlords are set to stay in the industry despite the tax increases Goerge Osborne announced in last year. According to a YouGov survey comissioned by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) 60% say they will take no action in the face of the increase in stamp duty on additional […]
Bold Legal Group announce series of roadshows featuring InfoTrack and Lawyer Checker
Bold Legal Group (BLG) has announced a series of free educational roadshows in early 2016 aimed at both members and non-members. Each roadshow will deliver a number of engaging presentations – by specifically chosen partners including InfoTrack and Lawyer Checker – to prompt informal discussions that will enable attending conveyancers to address key issues including […]
Old thoughts for a New Year
Flooding It was only last month that I had a few words to say about the importance of searches and enquiries before contract. The horrendous floods we have seen in various parts of the North of England – and indeed parts of Wales as well – bring me back to that same old chestnut. The […]
PSG’s new ordering platform has arrived
Over 1000 firms every month trust PSG’s people and technology to deliver. The launch of their new website and ordering platform represents a significant milestone in the future development of the business and there has never been a better time for conveyancers to look at the benefits switching search provider to PSG can bring. Over […]
How SDLT will change in 2016
The increase to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for additional residential properties, recently proposed by the government, is due to be brought in on 1st April 2016. This tax hike will see 3% added on to the SDLT for buy-to-let properties and second homes and is part of the governments five point plan for housing. […]