HMRC gunning for MDR Claimants, with new enquiry powers
HMRC have continued their SDLT winning streak in the Tax Tribunal, with another MDR Claimant suffering a heavy defeat for failing to meet the required thresholds to claim Multiple Dwellings Relief. Whilst these cases are interesting to tax lawyers from a technical tax perspective, the judgments are also a cautionary tale to property lawyers and […]
The British Conveyacing Awards shortlist is coming!!
In just a few days time we’ll be able to reveal the shortlist for the first ever British Conveyancing Awards, with the shortlisters being revealed on Friday 30th April 2021. The awards are brought to you by Today’s Conveyancer, alongside headline sponsor Lawyer Checker, a leading risk management service provider. Tom Lyes, Director of Engagement […]
New 95% Mortgage Scheme keeps conveyancers busy
The government-backed 95% mortgage scheme is set to bolster the property market but conveyancers potentially face more pressure with busier times ahead for the property industry. The Government announced in last month’s Budget a new 95% mortgage guarantee scheme that enables homebuyers to secure a mortgage with as little as a 5% deposit. The new […]
Roadmap out of Covid will help housing stock shortage
The housing market seems to be a hot topic of conversation at the moment. The amount of activity the market has enjoyed since it’s re-opening in May 2020 following the first lockdown, has possibly exceeded many people’s expectations. With stimulus from the government, such as the stamp duty land tax holiday, and subsequent extension, the […]
Safe Harbour is a positive catalytic change to sector
The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the projects which have seen technology adopted to help make processes more efficient. The legal sector, and specifically the area of conveyancing has been no different. It has been over a month since HM Land Registry (HMLR) released their “Digital Identity Standard” which enables home buyers to provide the identification […]
Conveyancers face disciplinary hearing after alleged housing process fraud
Two conveyancers are facing a disciplinary hearing following an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). The conveyancing solicitors from the West Midlands were scrutinised by the SRA after they acted for numerous clients who dealt with the sale of their homes through a ‘fast sale’ property website. Conveyancing solicitors, Meena Kumari and Teena Kumari […]
Industry supports Kindness Pledge
A week ago we launched our Kindness Pledge, as part of our Call for Kindness campaign, and it’s great to see people in the industry getting behind the pledge and making their mark. “No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted” – Aesop For many of us, the challenges of home working […]
