SLC announces release of its 31st Client Guide
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has for a number of years been compiling a comprehensive library of Client Guides for members to provide their clients covering a wide range of subjects. The Guides, which are kept up to date according to any regulatory or other change include guides on legal matters (such as joint […]
Helping connectivity in the home buying process
“Innovations that really take off are ones that have a low barrier to adoption, that seem logical and straightforward to use.” Dan Salmons, CEO, Coadjute The home buying process can often be seen as a cumbersome one. A process that seemingly hasn’t changed since the dawn of time. Many have tried and failed to revolutionise […]
A better way to avoid the cliff edge?
David Parton, who heads Shoosmiths’ UK residential conveyancing team, which last year dealt with more than 100 property transactions with values exceeding £1 million, comments on the Chancellor’s decision to extend the SDLT holiday in the Budget: “The extension of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday holding the nil rate bank until the end […]
Webinar: the PII market
Join us on Tuesday March 16th at 11.00am for a free webinar where we will look at the picture of the Professional Indemnity Market. Tom Lyes Director of Engagement from Lawyer Checker will be talking to Jenny Screech from Howden Insurance Brokers Limited who will share her extensive knowledge of the market, some best practice […]
Content is Key
As the saying goes content is key, and it continues to be so as we move through 2021. Content delivery is an invaluable tool for any business and there are lots of new trends and considerations around to keep an eye on to ensure you stay at the forefront. Trends wise Google is a lot savvier these days […]
Time to merge?
Written by Gregor Angus, Head of Business Development at Cashroom We spend a lot of time talking to our current clients, new prospects, and strategic partners to ensure that we keep an ‘ear to the ground’ with what is happening in the sector. One theme that we are hearing a lot at the moment, is […]
Spotlight: British Conveyancing Award categories
Entries have now opened for the British Conveyancing Awards. With the extension of the ‘early bird’ entry, we wanted to share some of the categories with you. Category spotlight This week we’re spotlighting the following categories: Community Involvement Award This award goes to the firm with an organised approach to corporate social responsibility. The winner […]
Firm sends government fresh plea to review ‘outdated’ house buying before SDLT ends
Kate Bould, the managing director of bespoke property search firm Index West Midlands says the government must make full use of the extra six months of SDLT holiday announced in this week’s Budget (3 March 2021) to carry out “an urgent review of the country’s antiquated and outdated” house buying process. She believes that extending […]
95% mortgage scheme, a boost to the market?
As part of their bid to encourage ‘Generation Rent’, the Chancellor announced a new 95% mortgage scheme available to everyone. The launch of the 5% deposit Help to Buy mortgage scheme will be limited to properties worth up to £600,000 and is open to everyone who wants to own their own home as part of […]