Developments And Compliance Under Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive
On 10th January 2020, the fifth anti-money laundering directive (5AMLD) comes into force throughout the UK with the aim of significantly reducing money laundering and terrorist finance. The legal sector has struggled to fully comply with current regulations since their introduction in 2017. The Financial Conduct Authority estimates that £37 billion is laundered by criminals […]
Understanding Flood Risks For Property Transactions
Understanding flood risks for property transactions This article was submitted to be published by Groundsure as part of their advertising agreement with Today’s Conveyancer. The views expressed in this article are those of the submitter and not those of Today’s Conveyancer.
University From Down Under Taking Advantage Of Less Restrictive SRA Rules
The College of Law Australia and New Zealand (not affiliated with the previously known College of Law England and Wales, now The University of Law) has set up in London as a practice based training provider, looking to provide courses for the forthcoming Solicitors Qualification Exam (SQE). Partnering with US firm BARBRI, who offers bar review courses, the newly […]
Affordable Housing Represents 73% Of New Home Building Starts
New data from Homes England has revealed that the amount of new housing developments being built are at a 10-year high, with 73% of home building starts being affordable housing. Between April and September 2019 there were 16,955 new homes started on development sites, with the majority of house building starts being affordable housing; a total of […]
Property And Construction Sectors Call For VAT Cut
Organisations spanning the construction and property sectors are writing and signing a letter to the Westminster Party Leaders asking for a reduction on VAT. The campaign is asking the next UK Government to reduce VAT from 20% to 5% on home improvements in the hope it would unleash investment in housing, stimulate the economy and […]