The Conveyancing Association and friends aim to raise £25k for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
Four members of the Conveyancing Association (CA) Secretariat at Convey 365 – Spencer Cawley, Joel Grant, Morgan Paley and Will Smith – will be aiming to summit the Welsh Three Peaks on the 30th June and, CA Operations Director, Lloyd Davies, will undertake the 5in55 Challenge from the 4th-7th July, summiting five of the highest […]
Land Registration and residential leaseholds confirmed as Law Commission projects of reform
The Law Commission has this week issued an update on its latest programme of reform.
Transactions decline across the UK
New data shows that transactions in Greater London have experienced a fall of 7.9% over the past quarter.
SRA Proposals to reduce minimum PII cover receives criticism
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have expressed concern over the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) proposals to reduce the minimum level of professional indemnity insurance (PII).
Terrafirma launches free CON29M ‘Coffee Break’ webinar series
The Law Society is making some important new changes with respect to land purchases and development in coal mining areas.
“Rogue” Landlord pleaded guilty for renting out bed in a shed
A landlord has been fined £5,000 for letting tenants sleep in an outhouse in Enfield, North London.
Single FTBs have to save for over a decade to raise a deposit
Ten and a half years is the amount of time the average single first-time buyer would have to save for in order to raise a deposit.
Countrywide’s share price drops by 20%
Countrywide’s share price has taken a dramatic tumble of over 20% this morning (25/06/18).
LFS Reveal Awards Shortlists – Young Conveyancer of the Year
Law Firm Services have today revealed some of those shortlisted in its prestigious awards ceremony.
Judge’s Spotlight – Rosie Rogers
Rosie Rogers is Chief Operating Officer at Reallymoving.com as well as being a judge at the upcoming Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference and Awards sponsored by Groundsure.
Industry share their view on referral fees survey launch
Earlier this week, the National Trading Standards Estate Agency Team (NTSEAT) launched a survey aiming to assess the use of referral fees by estate agents.
38% of homeowners don’t trust estate agent referrals
New research has revealed that over a third of home movers don’t trust legal service referrals from estate agents.
Clean Air Hotspots: Homes in Wales and North West England the most affordable for buyers seeking unpolluted air
Wales and North West England dominate the top ten local authorities that offer both low pollution levels and affordable property prices for homebuyers
Research reveals nearly 50% gap between asking and selling prices
The UK’s online estate agent, Emoov has revealed data showing a 45% difference between the current average UK asking price of £414,359 and the current selling price of £226,906.
The Legacy of King Coal
Many people today do not remember the time when ‘King Coal’ was at the heart of British industry.
Applications to change or query Land Register grew in May
The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that applications to change or query the Land Register saw an uplift last month.
May sees property transactions build
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HM Revenue & Customs property statistics for May 2018 were released today.
Bank of England Base Rate Holds Steady at 0.5%
UK interest rates are being held at 0.5% due to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voting by a majority of 6-3.
The “Bank of Mum and Dad” lifeline and the Stamp Duty Land Tax trap
An accounting, tax and advisory practice have said that flagship measures introduced by the Government could be pricing first-time buyers out of the market.
Law Society of Scotland reminds firms of AML registration deadline
With the deadline to register for the compulsory anti money laundering (AML) just a week away, law firms in Scotland are being encouraged to complete the process prior to the deadline.
