CLSQ launches Lack of Mortgagee Protection Clause policy
CLSQ has launched a Lack of Mortgagee Protection Clause policy to smooth the conveyancing process on leasehold properties where there is no mortgagee protection clause included in the lease, or where the clause is defective. The policy insures a lender for any shortfall on the mortgage advance on a leasehold property following re-entry and/or forfeiture […]
Reimagining Completions
Angela Hesketh, Head of Market Development UK at PEXA, delivers an engaging presentation on the journey of PEXA to date and how we can truly start to reimagine completions. Viewers can expect a detailed account of PEXA’s development in the UK and its ongoing direction, along with an enlightening exploration of the evolution of property […]
Is your search firm independently regulated?
Conveyancers must understand if their search firm provider is independently regulated, says leading property partner, X-Press Legal Services. The largest independent search firm in England and Wales is urging conveyancers to find out whether its search providers are members of the Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) and the Property Codes Compliance Board (PCCB), which […]
Search Delays Could Be Costly for Your Client
Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget didn’t contain many surprises for property lawyers, but the unexpected decision to abolish Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) starting 1 June 2024 has caught many off guard. Although MDR was the subject of a consultation by the Government in 2022 and certain changes were expected, few expected it to go completely. MDR […]
Upcoming webinars with InfoTrack
Understanding Commercial Utilities with Groundsure 23 April – 11.00 am (1 hour) Prior to commencing any site work involving ground penetration for new or existing developments, conducting utilities due diligence is essential as it is a mandatory health and safety requirement. Paul Gibson, Product Manager, and Daniel Slater, Head of Commercial, both at Emapsite, will […]
Discover Land Remediation Relief with Leyton and On Point Data
Read on to discover how partnering with On Point Data and Leyton can help unlock the world of tax incentives and reliefs, like Land Remediation (LRR), for your firm’s clients. At On Point Data, we believe a pillar of great service is going that extra mile for your clients. Spotting opportunities on their behalf and […]
A new era for Access Legal proclaim – offering law firms greater flexibility, integration and speed
Access Legal, has released the much-anticipated latest version of Access Legal Proclaim – one of its leading legal case and practice management solutions – complete with a slick, modern design and faster performance to give legal professionals the freedom to do more, improving productivity and efficiency for their practice. The significantly enhanced new version of […]
Housing affordability shows signs of stabilisation – ONS
In 2023, full-time employees in England could expect to spend around 8.3 times their annual earnings buying a home. The equivalent figure in Wales is 6.1 times their annual earnings. At the national level, these ratios are similar to 2022, and represent a return to the pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic trend after a large increase between […]
UK housing offers worst value for money among advanced economies, report reveals
A report by the Resolution Foundation think tank has unveiled alarming findings about the state of housing in the UK, describing it as “expensive, cramped, and ageing,” and offering the worst value for money compared to other advanced economies. The analysis compared British housing with 37 other industrialised nations within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation […]
