Rise In Homemovers For The First Time In Three Years
The number of people moving home has risen in the first half of 2019, despite deposits remaining at record highs. The research by Lloyds Bank found that there were 160,540 homemovers in the first half of 2019, up by 810 (1%) compared with the same period in 2018. The number of first-time buyers increased at […]
Expert Comments On Contracting PII Market And Law Firm Implications
The second largest global insurance broker, Aon, announced their partial withdrawal from the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market this summer leading many to speculate on the future of the insurance market for solicitors. Aon’s Maven scheme, providing PII for smaller law firms with between one to three partners, will not renew policies when they end […]
Public Call For Downsizing Stamp Duty Exemptions
Swathes of the population are calling for the Government to offer more incentives which would entice older homeowners to move and ultimately free up vast quantities of family homes. 44% of respondents believe that more help should be offered older home movers, according to recent research from McCarthy & Stone. The UK developer, specialising in […]
Safeguard Client’s Money In Conveyancing Transactions
Friday 30th August is expected to be the busiest day of the year for conveyancers as over 6,500 Brits are expected to move home on that day alone. Cyber criminals will prey on firm’s vulnerabilities in the hope that the stresses and excitement of this particular day will distract conveyancers enough to intercept emails and […]
