Firm has flying start to 2017 with new office openings
Having just opened two new offices in January, leading Leeds firm Ison Harrison has got 2017 off to a positive start.
Checks and Balances
Upcoming tax changes may lead more private property investors to incorporate. Susan Winter and Tony Lake look at the pros and cons of each structure, and what conveyancers need to know when acting for a corporate client as a property investor Susan Winter is senior tax consultant at Armstrong Watson. Tony Lake is commercial property […]
CLC firm gains Legal Eye Quality Standard Accreditation
Birmingham-based Go Convey is the latest Council of Licensed Conveyancer (CLC) member to gain the Legal Eye Quality Standard.
Trio take solicitors firm to next stage of growth
An appointment, promotion and relocation have taken a South West law firm to the next stage of its growth.
High Court rules fracking can go ahead
Following the loss of a legal challenge from environmentalists, fracking is set to go ahead in North Yorkshire.
White Paper response to downsizing struggle
A lack of suitable smaller homes is stopping potential downsizers from making the move.
Leading conveyancing search provider brings new app to the market
Now Searches UK has become the first conveyancing search provider to launch their new App.
Housing White Paper to “help homeowners of tomorrow”
First mentioned in the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond’s Autumn Statement 2016, a housing White Paper was set to be published, detailing a long-term plan for UK housing supply.
Housing White Paper predictions
In the lead up to the housing White Paper being released, ministers have stated that England’s housing market is “broken”.
Firm marks 120th anniversary with new Harrogate office
By launching a new Harrogate office specialising in conveyancing, one of Yorkshire’s most established law firms has broken new ground.
Consumer feedback furthers digital mortgage development
Land Registry have highlighted the importance of user feedback when a new service is being introduced.
Gazumping more likely in London
When it comes to finalising a house purchase, being beaten at the last minute by a fellow prospective buyer has been highlighted as a nationwide issue.
New way up housing ladder through shared ownership
Recent research has indicated that shared ownership is one of the main ways of getting on to the housing ladder.
LMS extends relationship with Leeds Building Society
Following a successful earlier collaboration, LMS has extended its partnership with Leeds Building Society.
Mortgage Brain enhances conveyancing services
In order for advisers to manage client cases and conveyancing quotes more easily, Mortgage Brain – the technology and software solutions expert – has announced a number of enhancements will be made to its online conveyancing service, ConveyancingBrain.
Lender launches self-employed mortgage range
Available exclusively for self-employed borrowers, a newly revised range of mortgages have recently been released by Newcastle Intermediaries.
Proposals for transparency could mislead clients
According to the Law Society, providing clients with raw regulatory data on legal firms could undermine their ability to exercise informed choice as well as causing them to be misled.
Inadequate supervision leads to solicitor’s suspension
A sole practitioner who failed to complete background checks on employees has been suspended after they turned out to be criminals.
Conveyancers claim 2017 property sector to be shaped by Brexit
83% of conveyancers place Brexit as one of the top three factors to have a significant influence on the UK property market in 2017, with almost half (48%) putting it first, according to new research released from Groundsure. Changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax ranked second on the list, followed by a shortage of housing stock. Other significant […]
Remortgages reach 8 year high
According to recent research, mortgage approvals during December 2016 reached an 8-year peak of 47,721, the highest monthly figure since October 2008.
