Transaction levels virtually unchanged into July according to HMRC

The number of transactions for value over £40,000 across the UK rose very slightly from 103,450 in June to 104,200 in July, according to HMRC. The slight rise of 0.7% compares unfavourably to last year’s rise from 114,770 to 120,610 – a rise of 5.1%. The relative stagnation is reflected in the seasonally adjusted figures, which […]
Blacks Connect Business Development Manager moves to Goldsmith Williams

Former Business Development Manager at Blacks Connect Emma Coffey has joined Goldsmith Williams as Head of Sales. In her new role Emma will lead the sales and marketing function of the firm’s property department, focusing on the introducer lender market, implementing their ambitious growth plans for their property proposition within the mortgage intermediary market. Emma […]
New Chief Commercial Officer supports innovative growth strategy

tmgroup are furthering their growth and innovation strategy with the appointment of their new Chief Commercial Officer tmgroup are delighted to announce the appointment of Petter Lautin, who has joined the company as Chief Commercial Officer. Petter brings over 10 years of senior leadership experience to the role. He will be working alongside the Senior […]
East Yorkshire bucking the trend of post-Brexit housing dip

East Yorkshire is showing signs of positivity in the housing market despite UK figures revealing there has been a slow down across the country, according to Heptonstalls Solicitors. The Goole and Pontefract-based firm has seen a notable increase in matters for its residential conveyancing services over recent months which is in stark contrast to a […]
Redbrick Solutions announce new release of Redbrick Practice Management

Redbrick Solutions have announced this week that the latest version of their revolutionary practice management solution has been released. This marks the 16th version of their innovative Redbrick Practice Management solution and includes a number of enhancements and new functionality to benefit clients. Enhanced matter management Advanced progress screen Additional Outlook Addin functionality Enhanced SDLT […]
Search Acumen comments on HMRC property transactions, July 2016

Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on HMRC property transactions, July 2016
Conveyancing Clerk banned and fined £7,500 over fake client emails

The SRA have banned a former conveyancing clerk from the profession for creating two emails supposedly from a client. According to the SRA, Mr Graham Borley could have caused loss to the client as they purported to give instructions to the firm. The SRA say his current practising details are unknown. Mr Borley was employed […]