Georgia is the Content Executive and will be your primary contact when submitting your latest news. While studying for an LLB at the University of Liverpool, Georgia gained experience working within retail, as well as social media management. She later went on to work for a local newspaper, before starting at Today’s Conveyancer.
The latest HM Land Registry HPI has revealed a growth in annual property transactions.
The Government’s ‘Call for Evidence’ has unsurprisingly sparked a variety of opinions being voiced across the industry.
A consultation on capping costs in certain property cases has been launched by the Tribunal Procedure Committee today (10/11/17).
PropTech companies have been spurred into action following the launch of the DCLG’s ‘Call for Evidence’.
October saw the market begin to slow as sales trends were reportedly subdued across the majority of the UK.
A think tank has called for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to be scrapped in the run-up to the next Budget.
A Bill aiming to bring in a compensation scheme for those with unfair leaseholds has secured a second reading.
Chancellor Philip Hammond is being urged to address the current state of the housing market and advised to ‘take his foot off the brake’ in regard to stamp duty.
Recent research has indicated that the North of England is having a greater influence on the buy-to-let market.
A report has been published by the Payment Systems Regulator on the steps it has taken to protect consumers from APP scams.
In the wake of the Government having to refund over £160 million in stamp duty overpayments, calls for a reform on stamp duty have been made.
Prominent figures within the property industry have continued to share their views on the potential impact of the interest rate rise.
Recent research has indicated that over 1 in 10 property transactions have been affected by gazumping this year.
Yesterday (02/11/17), interest rates saw an increase for the first time in ten years, seeing a rise of 0.25% and reversing the interest rate cut last year.
The Bank of England has raised the interest rate for the first time in over a decade.
Recent research has indicated that the anticipated rise in the interest rate will have minimal impact on the property market.
Recent research has revealed that nearly half of first-times buyer have previously experienced a fall-through on their purchase.
A study from the Legal Services Consumer Panel has indicated that price transparency on legal services websites is alarmingly low.
Calls have been made for the introduction of ‘reservation agreements’ in order to build commitment between buyers and sellers.
Time is running out for conveyancing professionals to implement anti-fraud measures introduced by a legal regulator.
A leading firm has issued a warning to clients that their data could have been revealed during a security breach in 2016.
The home moving process is something that most people will experience at some point during their lifetime.
A number of cross-party MPs have stated that a consistently good rental payment record should help them obtain a mortgage.
The majority of law firms could be negatively impacted by a change introduced by Google today.
Plans for the flexible court hours scheme have been published by HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS).
New data has been released by HM Land Registry showing the number of properties which were bought using solely cash.
The Lord Chancellor has warned that there is still much to be done in the legal services sector and that it cannot afford to stand still.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) are seeking feedback on the current home buying process in their recently launched Call for Evidence.
The Government has launched a call for evidence, seeking industry views on ways to improve the home buying and selling process.
The creation of an independent regulatory body is being considered by the government to oversee the leasehold sector.
Concerns have been raised that the next property crash could be triggered by rent controls and tax relief changes.
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has struck off a solicitor who failed to request references from a conveyancer who went on to commit fraud.