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Goldsmith Williams Solicitors is gearing up to “reinvent case management… again” in the conveyancing sector, the Liverpool-based law firm has claimed. The 150 personnel-strong firm will launch a redeveloped version of online case management tool
Although unsurprising as it is the most frequently used legal service, the greatest level of complaints received by the Legal Ombudsman relate to residential conveyancing. In line with the growing number of market transactions, the
For remortgaging approvals, November 2016 saw the highest number since October 2008 – 45,683.
According to recent statistics, the majority of under 30s cannot afford the minimum share of a studio of single bedroom shared ownership property within 20 miles of London. Focusing on 525 shared ownership properties within
As studies indicate the average annual care home cost at £30,000, the likelihood of elderly people being forced to sell their homes increases.
Making up almost 1 in 4 legal complaints in 2015/16, conveyancing is the most complained about area of law, according to the Legal Ombudsman report.
For business customers, the Land Registry’s online transaction channel – the portal – can now be used to withdraw official lodged searches.
Due to the financial exchanges in the process often involving large sums of money, conveyancing is facing a growing risk of being targeted by cybercrime.
Following weeks of uncertainty over when the changes are being implemented, HMRC have confirmed dates for VAT being applicable on CON29 searches. An HMRC spokesperson has said: “We are creating a level playing field for
Seeking to expand its conveyancing and family departments, a south Wales law firm has announced the appointment of two new solicitors.
For 25-year-olds, rates of homeownership have dropped by over half in the last two decades, according the recent figures.
Citing the Law Society’s failure to embrace governance reform, Chief Executive Catherine Dixon has resigned after two years in the role.
A new annual fund of £60 million has been set aside by the Government in order to assist almost 150 councils overcome the prominent issue of second home ownership within their communities.
The Government have stated that thousands of first-time buyer homes will be built this year
In a move to encourage competition and provide help for consumers, conveyancers are to be told to publish the charge for their house-moving services.
Having started in March 2010, Today’s Conveyancer has now reached record figures, receiving over 20,000 views every month.
We hear from experts and gain their views on the last 12 months and the coming year ahead
Described in the Law Commission’s Report 271 (Law Com 271), the “doctrine of adverse possession” allows the acquisition of a title to land that is owned by somebody else. This is subject to certain conditions,
Experience in a range of work-based environments can assist development of important competences for aspiring solicitors, according to research.
The number of people buying homes is expected to fall in 2017, as landlords and owner occupiers are deterred in the wake of the tax changes and economic uncertainty, following the EU referendum result. The
Retired homeowners have earned an average of £26,000 from their houses this year, according to new research.
Christmas markets boost housing market, according to new research
Recent Help to Buy statistics indicate that over 220,000 people have used the Government’s Help to Buy products to assist them in purchasing a home. These include the ISA, Equity Loan, London Help to Buy
Following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request, Today’s Conveyancer can report that 251 complaints were received by Land Registry in October. The period of July to September 2016 saw 657 complaints being recorded by the
The arresting officer of a recent property fraud case stresses the responsibility of property professionals to perform thorough ID checks.
Presenting the monthly estimated of the figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HMRC property figures for November 2016 have recently been released. The publication, showing data for the UK and its constituent countries,
Land Registry have stated that their Digital Mortgage service is nearing completion, as final improvements are made and integrations completed.
In a deal worth up to £12.5million, ULS Technology has acquired 100% of Conveyancing Alliance.
The Transaction Data indicates that in November, 1,644,000 customer applications were completed by Land Registry.
Recent research has shown that one in 12 properties purchased in the UK is partly funded by a gift from a friend or family member.
According to new research, this year has seen a 7% rise in the total value of Britain’s 28.9 million homes, reaching a total of 8.17 trillion.
Due to the strength of business following June’s referendum result, Bellway has begun purchasing land once more.