Stamp duty reform expected to help first time buyers
Stamp duty reform is being considered ahead of the Autumn Budget, according to reports. The proposals, if they go forward, could make a massive difference to the housing market. Said to be among the “bold measures” being studied by Chancellor Philip Hammond, a government source claims that stamp duty reform will help people in their […]
Police Cyber Crime Unit join Bristol ‘Law Firm Growth and Compliance’ CPD seminar
Redbrick Solutions are delighted to announce that the South West Police Cyber Crime Unit will be delivering a not to be missed presentation ‘The Cyber Threats You Can’t Risk Ignoring’ at the Bristol Law Firm Growth and Compliance CPD seminar on the 2nd November. The first seminar ran in Leeds last month with expert speakers […]
Phil Spencer hosts first ESTAS Conveyancer Awards
This Friday see’s the inaugural ESTAS Conveyancer Awards take place in London. Here’s all you need to know about the most prestigious awards in our sector… What makes The ESTAS so special? The ESTAS are the biggest awards scheme for property professionals the UK. The awards are unique as the winning firms are selected purely […]
Residential conveyancing specialist returns to South Wales hometown
JCP Solicitors has appointed a new residential property conveyancing specialist. Boosting the firm’s expertise at its Caerphilly office, Rachel McAdorey has joined JCP as an Associate Solicitor in conveyancing. Having previously worked in Caerphilly for seven years, Ms McAdorey returns to her hometown after honing her skills at law firms in Blackwood and Aberdare. She […]
Calls for auto-enrolment scheme to fund mortgage deposits
An independent, cross-party, think tank has called for auto-enrolment to help first time buyers save for deposits. Under the proposals, staff would be able to auto-enrol into a Lifetime ISA (LISA) through their employer, to help fund mortgage deposits. A LISA lets first-time buyers save up to £4,000 tax-free each year. In addition, the Government […]
Coal mine makes home impossible to sell
On this week’s Rip of Britain, the show looked at how one family was finding it impossible to sell their home due to a “nightmare neighbour, deep beneath the ground”. The show’s presenters, Gloria Hunniford and Angela Rippon, highlighted the case of a Staffordshire couple looking to downsize, who, three years on, still haven’t been […]
London first-time buyers wait for prices to come down
Sales of flats across London have dropped 47% in just a year, according to a report from independent estate agents, James Pendleton. The report indicates that, despite a continuing housing crisis in the capital, the drop could be down to first-time buyers waiting to see if prices come down. The number of flat transactions has […]