Reeves pledges to overhaul housebuilding process, targeting ‘blockers’ at Labour conference

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has vowed to tackle the barriers slowing down housebuilding, promising to eliminate the “blockers” in the current system during her speech at Labour’s annual party conference. Reeves emphasised the need to “rip out the blockages” that frustrate builders, reiterating Labour’s goal to construct 1.5 million homes during this parliamentary term. Fergus Charlton, […]
tmgroup presents a compliance & AML training webinar for conveyancers dealing with corporate clients

In the world of conveyancing, maintaining compliance with ever-evolving regulations is crucial, particularly when acting on behalf of corporate clients. Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures have become increasingly complex in recent years, with regulators placing greater scrutiny on conveyancers to ensure robust systems are in place to prevent financial crime. For practitioners handling corporate […]
New guidance released to protect renters from damp and mould

Following two surveys of letting and managing agents, new guidance has been published by The Property Ombudsman to help agents, landlords and tenants deal with condensation, damp and mould in their homes. A survey of 719 letting agents showed that nearly all had managed properties with damp and mould issues. It also revealed that: • […]
Conveyancing week aims to support home buyers

The Law Society of Northern Ireland have announced details of Conveyancing Week 2024 which aims to help create a better understanding of the conveyancing process for the public and parties involved in the local property market. Now in its second year, Conveyancing Week will be taking place from 14th -18th October and will include the Society’s annual Conveyancing Conference in […]
Firm makes double senior appointment to boost sales including Vodafone alum and previous Co-Op product manager

Target Group, provider of business process servicing and digital transformation, has strengthened its team with two senior appointments. Newport-based Target has appointed Rob Milloy to the role of growth director, while Uday Bola joins as head of solution design. Combined, the pair bring more than four decades of experience to the business. Rob’s background spans […]
Better property equity gifting rules to drive housing policy success, says equity release adviser

Overhauling the tax rules on property wealth gifting in the new Government’s first Budget can help over-50s to expand support for first-time buyers, equity release adviser Key Later Life Finance says. The UK’s new Labour government has set itself the target of building 1.5 million homes in five years – 50% more than the previous […]
Healys Partners ranked in Spear’s 500

Healys LLP have announced the recognition of Partner and ‘esteemed’ Head of Real Estate, Kiri Kkoshi, who has been featured among the top property advisers individually recognised in this year’s Spear’s 500 directory, and ranked as a Recommended Lawyer in their Wealth Management Property Index 2024. This accreditation underscores what Healy’s call Kiri’s ‘unwavering commitment […]