Winners Announced: Land Data Local Land Charges Awards For Excellence 2020
Over 140 local authority Local Land Charges Officers who carry out land and property searches required for conveyancing transactions, attended the 13th Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence gala dinner, hosted by comedian Zoe Lyons. The national awards recognise the work and achievements of Local Land Charges departments in England and Wales. More […]
Market Remains Buoyant In February
Activity in the housing market is continuing to increase according to the Halifax House Price Index. The Index has claimed that transactions, mortgage approvals and house prices all climbed in February, following a strong December and January. HM Revenue and Customs data indicated that the 102,810 residential transactions in January represented a 4.1 per cent […]
4.3 Million Non-Decent Homes Damaging Occupiers
According to the ‘Home and Dry’ report, carried out by the Centre for Ageing Better and Care & Repair England, 4.3 million homes do not meet ‘basic standards of decency’ because of ‘serious hazards’ which can affect an occupant’s health and wellbeing. Despite evidence highlighting a link between poor homes and poor health, the report […]
Marking International Women’s Day In The Conveyancing Sector
Yesterday marked International Women’s Day which celebrates and highlights women’s achievements throughout history and how far we have come in gender equality since the Sex Disqualification Act was passed in 1919. Even though gender equality has advanced since the Act there is still a clear gap between women in law and women in senior leadership […]