Key legaltech provider publishes research on how to win new business

LEAP has released a “Attracting and winning new business” white paper which can help focus your business on maximising you visibility, improving client engagement, and planning for success. If your business isn’t growing it is likely to be declining. If it is growing, what specific steps are you taking to achieve this and are you […]

Bank of England announces further 0.5% interest rate rise

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The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England voted 5-4 on Thursday that interest rates in the UK should be increased by 0.5 percentage points to 2.25% – the highest rate in 14 years, but just shy of the widely anticipated rise of 0.75%. With inflation currently at a rampant 9.9%, Threadneedle Street will […]

Conveyancing veteran slams SDLT proposals

SDLT proposals

Property expert Lloyd Davies says the newly-announced Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) cut is “pointless” and will “over-stimulate an already stimulated” market. Speaking as the new Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced the Government was slashing the SDLT in his “mini-budget” today with the threshold doubled from £125,000 to £250,000 and for first-time buyers raised from £300,00 […]

Save the date: British Conveyancing Awards to return in 2023

The British Conveyancing Awards will return with a brand new headline sponsor and venue on 21st March 2023. Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer and organisers of the event is delighted to announce that the 3rd edition of The British Conveyancing Awards will be hosted at 8 Northumberland Avenue in London, with Groundsure as […]

CLC proposes changes to its ethical principles

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An explicit requirement on licensed conveyancers to treat customers fairly has been proposed as part of a new statement of ethical principles by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). The specialist regulator also plans to make expanding its community – including by attracting conveyancing and probate specialists from across the legal professions into CLC regulation […]

House prices “to rise by another £14,000 in 2022”

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House prices in the UK are set to rise by an average of £14,000 over the remainder of 2022, according to new industry analysis. The increase of 5% would come despite the turbulent economic conditions, with the housing market battling an onslaught of soaring interest rates and a cost of living crisis, both of which […]