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The results from a survey regarding the UK House Price Index has been released.
Under a new fiscal framework, the Welsh Government has been granted powers which will allow it to control various taxes from 2018-19.
On Monday 9th January, the option to enquire about an Electronic Notification of Discharge (END) using the Land Registry Business e-services portal will be removed. The tool for lenders to transmit these notifications was removed
Scams involving payments being sent to fraudsters during the conveyancing process have once again been highlighted as an issue that needs tackling.
Judged by a panel of property professionals, the Sunday Times Conveyancer of the Year Awards announced its winners for 2016. Chaired by the Property Ombudsman and with the support of the NAEA and NFOPP, conveyancers
First-time buyer and remortgaging activity have both seen annual growth, at 13.1% and 24.6% respectively. Recent research indicates that the mortgage market is being propelled by remortgaging activity, an area which is outperforming all others.
In the last six months following the second home stamp duty increase, the revenue accumulated from the tax has fallen by £500 million, according to recent research. The report from London Central Portfolio (LCP) analysed
Following our announcement last week, Today’s Conveyancer has now received confirmation directly from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that VAT will be applied on CON29 searches. The HMRC spokesperson said: “The provision of information by
Land Registry have published their opening hours for over the holiday period
The Home Office, as part of its Flag It Up campaign, is looking for solicitor feedback on attitudes towards anti-money laundering (AML) regulation and available information. Completion of the survey will improve the understanding of
The RICS Residential Market Survey for November indicated a small rise in enquiries from new buyers, for the third month in a row. Expectations in the short term indicate a moderate yet ongoing activity for
November saw the annual rate of house price growth fall to a 10-month low of 4.4%. This is a dip of 0.2% in comparison with November 2015, where the rate was at 4.6%. House prices
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have allegedly stated there will be the proposed 20% increase from January 2017
According to Lloyds Bank research, properties close to stations along London’s new Crossrail route have already seen a growth in prices of 22% over a two-year period. Although still rising, prices of homes in the
Land Registry’s Property Alert service has now been signed up to by over 50,000 people.
A majority of attendees raised their hands in favour of the suggestion of a ‘pre-contract pack’ at last week’s annual Conveyancing Association (CA) conference. These would be given to the buyer’s solicitor having been put
Home buyers from Taylor Wimpey have allegedly been failed by their conveyancing solicitors and are contemplating taking action, according to Leasehold Solutions. This is in regards to a failure of informing house buyers about the
As recently disclosed in the Autumn Statement, Land Registry has confirmed it will stay in the public sector, where it believes a new, updated system will best be developed. Land Registry advises that a large
A solicitor who worked in a firm involved in mortgage fraud has been told she is unable to claim indemnity insurance, despite a High Court ruling dismissing an original dishonesty claim involving referring to herself
Recent figures show the level of sales to first time buyers (FTBs) was the highest since records began 16 years ago in 2000, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Housing Market report.
Heavily impacted by George Osborne’s stamp duty (SDLT) reforms, prices at the top of the London property market have fallen, with west London locations such as Notting Hill and Kensington seeing the biggest drops in
Due to conveyancing transactions usually being of high value as well as their ability to take place without raising suspicion, they are a favoured method of laundering money. The Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA) have estimated
Conveyancers can now lodge first registration applications without the need for original deeds and documents being sent, from this week (28th November 2016).
The 2015-16 Statistical Release on net additional dwellings in England, published on the 15th November shows an 11% increase
As house prices in London reach 14.2 times the average salary, the affordability of the capital’s homes have sunk to a record low.
Following the case which occurred last month, a third member of a gang responsible for the Stockport property fraud operation was sentenced last Wednesday. The victim of the fraud has described his shock of seeing
The proposed approach to regulating the promotion and distribution of the Lifetime ISA (LISA) has been announced by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The BSA launched a progressive housing report on 17th November, entitled ‘Laying the foundations for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)’.
It is likely that a ban on second homes will be rolled out across Cornwall, as a further five parishes submit plans to this effect.
In the Autumn Statement delivered today, Philip Hammond announced that a housing white paper will soon be published, outlining a long-term plan for the building of new homes. Mr Hammond stated that for many, the
There has been considerable concern over whether the Land Registry will be privatised, from MPs and the Law Society alike. The Autumn Statement has however confirmed in its release today that the Land Registry will
On Wednesday, the Autumn Statement will be delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond. The impact of the changes may have significant impact on the property market, and various legal professionals have expressed