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Having gained a degree in Multimedia Computing, Jen fell into a content role after successfully applying for a job at Cheshire Police. During her 6-year service, she took on the role as personal Press Officer under the first Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire and worked in the busy press office for the force.
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Moving house is said to be one of the most stressful things a person can do in their life time. Attempting to progress a house transaction when the country is under threat from a deadly
The Leasehold Group of Companies has welcomed the publication of three long-awaited reports by the Law Commission today (21 July 2020), and says it is keen to spend time closely scrutinising the potential benefits of
Data released by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has demonstrated that the UK housing market has continued to recover slowly, since being re-opened as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. The figures show that
This morning the Law Commission will publish reforms regarding the leasehold sector. The reforms will alter the way estate agents describe, manage and sell leasehold properties. The Commission’s report separates and deals with key areas
A legal assistant has been banned from working in the legal profession, after it emerged he lied about passing his exams. Benjamin Lewis Clark wanted his law firm to pay for the course fees due
Last week, we shared the news that Mike Harlow, the Deputy Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Land Registrar announcing in his blog that HM Land Registry will soon be introducing electronic signatures. The legal sector
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has released a discussion paper with the aim to highlight areas that need to be addressed by regulators and stakeholders in a bid to influence and develop conveyancing in
The Access Group (Access), today announced the acquisition of DPS Software (DPS), a UK leader in SaaS based Practice Management software for Legal Practices and In-House Legal departments, with a focus on firms with between
Since the re-opening of the English housing market on 13 May, there has been a surge in activity in the market with buyers and sellers both chomping at the bit to change their property after
Now that the coronavirus pandemic seems to be on the backfoot, and the Government are attempting to kick start the UK economy, we wanted to take a look at what effect the pandemic has had
Stuart Tym, Planning Lawyer (Senior Associate Solicitor) at Irwin Mitchell LLP took the time to share his thoughts with Today’s Conveyancer regarding the amendment made to the Community Infrastructure Levy. The Community Infrastructure Levy (Coronavirus)
Following the SDLT holiday announcement last week, there has been a surge in sales of high valued property, as people are set to make big savings. Analysis conducted by property portal Rightmove, has made comparisons
There has been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a
Data from Strategy Analytics show that over 1-in-5 UK households have a smart speaker. That translates into 5.8 million households and a reach of over 10 million users. With this in mind, PLS have decided
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), is going to launch a review on its regime of checking a solicitor’s competence. This has come as a result of the Legal Services Consumer Panel (LSCP) asking that the
The Institute of Paralegals (IoP) has released a new strategy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the legal profession. The charter outlines why change is needed and the approach that needs to be taken by
The Law Society has come out and supported the changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) and the government’s commitment to concentrate on getting people back to work following the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Davis, President
It’s only been a week since Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday in England and Northern Ireland. Yesterday, the announcement was made that a similar holiday would also be applicable
NHBC, the leading warranty and insurance provider for new homes in the UK, has launched a new service dedicated to the rapidly growing area of Modern Methods of Construction NHBC Accepts is all-inclusive, end-to-end service
According to suggestions made by the Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford, there will further changes coming to the Welsh housing market in coming weeks. It is thought that from 27 July, viewings of occupied properties
In the Chancellors speech last week, Rishi Sunak announced the changes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) which saw the threshold raised from £125,000 to £500,000 with immediate effect. The reaction from professionals in the
ESTAS, the customer review and awards platform for the property industry, has announced it will hold the first property industry event for conveyancers, agents and mortgage brokers in May 2021. The event will incorporate the
Today, Monday 13 July 2020, sees the launch of Movus Law – a brand new entrant to the market, set up by a team of experts in conveyancing and property development. Spearheaded by Kevin Steele
As the UK adjusted to life in lockdown, the way people contacted the legal sector with enquiries, seemed to shift from the traditional telephone route, to online chat. Moneypenny, which handles more than 2 million
Leading law firm Simpson Millar have called on Robert Jenrick to backdate the recent SDLT changes in a letter to the Housing Minster sent today. In the letter, Simpson Millar Head of Private Client Sarah
Here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to share with you the good news we’ve had within in the industry of professionals joining firms and those who have moved up the promotional ladder. This week we’ve
Prior to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announcing his summer budget on 8 July 2020. The English property market was continuing its steady recovery following its closure as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. According to
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) says Government plans to create greener homes will protect thousands of jobs and lead to new innovations in the sector and has welcomed the Chancellor’s scheme, which is set to
There has been lots of positive things happening across the sector this week, so we wanted to share these good vibes with you as part of our ‘Feel Good Friday’ news items. Here is a
Yesterday, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a cut to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) in a hope to encourage more confidence in the housing market. Plans to immediately cut Stamp Duty costs on the first
The Leasehold Group of Companies has said fears that new permitted development rights applying to blocks of flats could lead to a rise in enfranchisement costs might only affect a small proportion of leaseholders. From
Lord Greenhalgh, Minister at the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has revealed that from 24 August 2020, courts will begin to process possession cases again. After what would be a five month