How content is key in driving traffic to your firm’s website
In an online world of clickbait articles and bullet point blogs, consumers are used to finding the information they need, instantly.
Law Society invites feedback on higher rate SDLT
Recently released figures have indicated the difficulties which stamp duty land tax (SDLT) has caused for both clients and legal professionals.
Age of first-time buyers sees increase
Recent research has indicated the age and average income of those taking their first steps on to the housing ladder is increasing.
“The bottom line is that there are not enough affordable homes for sale.”
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on the latest RICS Residential Market Survey for July 2017:
Developer buys back freehold amidst leasehold reform proposals
A developer has recently agreed to buy back a number of freeholds that it had previously sold to an investor.
A new era for sustainable housing developments?
In this post, Sam Holmes, an environmental consultant at Groundsure, discusses the on-going challenge of creating sustainable housing. If you have any questions or would like further information please feel free to contact Sam directly via email or by calling us on 08444 159 000. The creation of affordable, energy efficient and sustainable housing is an on-going challenge in […]
Improving usability of HPI data
HM Land Registry have aimed to clarify the process of comparing house price indices to benefit users.
Landmark launches enhanced expert flood analysis in RiskView Residential
All-in-one report assesses 12 critical risks from four different environmental reports
New Bill to implement GDPR into UK law
A new Data Protection Bill will implement the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation into UK law.
Law Firm Growth and Compliance Seminars – Spotlight on Conscious Solutions
In this series, we take a closer look at the speakers for the upcoming Law firm Growth and Compliance seminars and how they can help you. First up, Rich Dibbins from Conscious Solutions.
New report reveals 8 out of 10 property transactions at risk
Law firms could be better protecting themselves against cybercrime when it comes to property transactions says tmgroup, after its survey revealed only 13% of businesses agreed ‘they had spent a lot of time and money securing their communications.’
Government “remains committed” to Help to Buy
The Government has stated that it “remains committed” to the Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme until 2021.
Searches UK provides extra as standard
Searches UK believes in going the extra mile for their clients.
£127m of SDLT charges refunded to owner-occupiers
£127 million in Stamp Duty Land Tax has been refunded to those who sold their old home after they’d purchased their new one.
Rebranded firm expands services to include part exchange
A firm aiming to benefit both home buyers and developers by offering part exchange has recently undergone a rebrand and relaunch.
Money laundering fraudster fooled victims over ‘dream properties’
A fraudster who fooled victims by convincing them that they were purchasing dream homes has been sentenced to six years in prison.
Digital signatures could speed up mortgage process
HM Land Registry have claimed that the days of mortgage deeds being confined to paper may be drawing to a close.
Make sure your details are up to date
The renewals period to update practising certificates is just 2 months away.
Q2 sees rise in transactions subject to SDLT
Whilst last year’s rise in stamp duty saw the property market panic, it appears that people are not being deterred from purchasing additional homes.
Clients lent £30k by consultant who acted in parents’ house sale
A fine has been issued to a former consultant who acted for clients that he had previously lent money to.
