First Home Scheme Launched 4th June

The latest initiative to boost the first time buyer market has formally launched on 4th June in Bolsover, East Midlands. The pilot aims help local first-time buyers – many of whom will be key workers like NHS staff and veterans – onto the property ladder by offering homes at a discount of at least 30% compared […]
Lawyers virtually celebrate #LegalPride2021

The legal professions of England and Wales – solicitors, barristers and CILEX lawyers – will again mark Pride virtually, with an ‘Untold Pride’ theme. The Law Society of England and Wales, the Bar Council of England and Wales and CILEX (The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) will encourage their members to tell their stories – […]
Stamp duty tapering will not prevent substantial cliff edge

You only have to look at the latest Retail Housing Price Index figures for March and compare them with the HMRC’s residential property transaction figures for April to see that the property market is in danger of veering out of control. The Office for National Statistics March index revealed figures for house prices not seen […]
New UK trade deal provides for cross-border legal services

News the UK can begin the process of joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) was today welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce said: “Entry to the CPTPP will provide important benefits for the UK services sector given the number of UK businesses […]
Movers and Shakers – 4th June

Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve seen the following announcement with regards to appointments and promotions: Coodes grows conveyancing team to meet increased demand Coodes Solicitors […]
Legal regulators must better understand the impact of diversity programmes

The Legal Services Board (LSB) urges legal regulators to do more to understand what is and is not working to improve the diversity and inclusion in the sector and focus on what is making a meaningful difference for professionals and consumers. This follows the LSB’s publication of the independent report it commissioned from the Bridge […]