Legal Services In A Digital-First World
Written by Chris Loagin, Managing Director, Landmark Legal It is an exciting time for the UK conveyancing industry, with all stakeholders identifying and driving towards a progressive and technology-led future. The recent Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) Discussion Paper: Conveyancing 2030 is recent evidence of the frequent projections around the advent of technology into the […]
Groundwater Flooding – The Delayed Deluge
The role of groundwater in providing secure water supplies and supporting a healthy surface water environment is vital. In recent years, England and Wales has experienced exceptional swings that have led from drought to groundwater flooding in as little as four months. This has been especially the case this winter in London and the South […]
The Housing Secretary’s Ambitious Future Building Plans
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced big plans to bring Britain’s building industry into the 21st century. In order to get the country building, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP has unveiled proposals to bring the country’s planning system up to date. The proposals set out to encourage developers to build upwards […]
HMRC Launch Online Reporting Service For CGT
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new online service to help homeowners to report Capital Gains Tax (CGT) following the sale of their additional dwelling. Earlier this year, HMRC announced that owners disposing of properties not used as their main residence, such as holiday homes, property lets and inherited property will have 30 […]
Housing Stock Falls By 2% In February
Supply of new available housing stock entering the market fell by 2 per cent in February. Having recovered from Brexit and political uncertainty, the rapidly developing situation with the coronavirus outbreak is starting to deter buyers from entering the market, according to property website Home.co.uk. In the near-term, the RICS ‘UK Residential Market Survey’ for […]