Anti-Money Laundering Supervision Arrangements: CLC policy update
In June 2017, The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations came into effect. The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) is one of the bodies appointed to supervise compliance with these anti-money laundering laws. A policy document outlines the CLC’s key governance arrangements, approach to supervision, and procedures for […]
X-Press Legal Services on track for record number of CPDs in 2024
Leading property search company, X-Press Legal Services, is celebrating a stellar year filled with an impressive array of CPD (Continuing professional development) events. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, it has already hosted numerous sessions across England and Wales. With ambitious plans to exceed last year’s record of over 50 in-person and online events […]
New government set to drive record level of landlords out of the sector
A combination of mooted increases in Capital Gains Tax, EPC minimum standards, interest rate rises, and increasingly legislation and regulation on rental properties is said to be contributing to record numbers of landlords selling up. Data provided by property portal Rightmove suggests there is a general trend toward properties previously being available for rent, now […]
Ordnance Survey and Digital Task Force collaborate on planning
Ordnance Survey (OS) has agreed to work with Digital Task Force for Planning to support the Government’s planning reforms and promote ‘transformative changes for the benefit of the public.’ Utilising their expertise in digital, OS and Digital Task Force for Planning will collaborate to “…empower planners to prioritise communities and promote multifunctional land use in both […]