Surge In Conveyancing Vacancies
Since the 23rd July 2020, Today’s Conveyancer has been keeping track of the number of adverts that include the term “conveyancer” on recruitment website Indeed, which has shown an increase of over 34%. Estate agents and those in the industry have reported a surge in sales of property following the announcement of the stamp duty […]
Today’s Training: A Comprehensive Guide To Unregistered Conveyancing
Next month, Today’s Training will be hosting four webinars over consecutive week covering the conveyancing process regarding unregistered land, which is ideal for conveyancers who require a refresher on unregistered land. The course is also suitable for newly qualified staff who are unfamiliar with the process. The course counts towards your continuing competence, and costs […]
Covid Clauses Rising Due To Local Lockdown Risk
The law firm Devonshires, has seen a spike in the number of clients asking for Covid Clauses to be included into their contracts when moving home. It is believed the client’s reasoning for this clause is due to the threat of local lockdowns, which homebuyers fear could prevent them from moving into their new home, […]
Responses To Proposed Planning Reform
Following the white paper reforms to planning, we round up some of the responses by those in the industry. Yesterday the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick (6 August) announced an overhaul to the planning system that would improve a currently “sluggish” systems and allow more development to take place quickly on brownfield sites, leaving green and […]
Investigation Into Furlough Fraud Begins
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is launching an investigation into property firms (and other organisations) to see if any of them have abused the furlough scheme. One of the ‘frauds’ HMRC is said to be looking into is the abuses of payments made as part of the scheme. Collyer Bristow has warned that: “[The] property […]