Business chiefs call for SDLT refunds on energy-efficient homes
Business leaders have suggested that homeowners who make their property more environmentally friendly within two years of purchasing their house should have their Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunded or adjusted based on the energy efficiency of their home. In a letter to Kwasi Kwarteng prior to the Business Secretary’s energy security strategy announcement this […]
The LeO reacts to the substantial backlog of complaints and unacceptable wait periods
The Legal Ombudsman is an informal alternative to UK Courts and is responsible for investigating complaints between consumers and legal service providers, such as solicitors and barristers. This independent body has been appointed by the Office for Legal Complaints in England and Wales to resolve lawyer complaints fairly and effectively, as well as to improve […]
Legal Eye annual conference: preparing for a visit from the regulator – what to expect
Hyatt Regency Birmingham |Thursday 9 June 2022 | 9.30 -13.00 Legal Eye’s annual conference is back and people are registering for this completely free event fast! Held at the impressive Hyatt Regency hotel in central Birmingham (just opposite the ICC), the Legal Eye team are excited to bring their event to as many people as […]
The hidden costs of buying a house
Buyers racing to complete deals without proper due diligence of the total costs involved in the purchase Purchasing a property is the most expensive asset you are likely to buy in your lifetime, yet individuals often seem to want to rush the process through as quickly as possible without obtaining necessary surveys and reports on […]
