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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.
Jen has experience in the marketing and communication sphere, which stems from her time in the public sector, private care sector and now here at the Practical Vision Network, where she can utilise her skills and challenge herself further.
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
Today, Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that there will be a temporary cut to Stamp Duty. The cut will take effect immediately and raises the threshold to £500,000 for all buyers.
It’s only been a matter of days since the Chancellor Rishi Sunak conducted an interview with newspapers discussing potential alterations to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) in a bid to continue to help the housing
This is just a quick reminder that firms now have the flexibility to bring furloughed employees back to work on a part-time basis. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, said: “Our number one priority has
Although the UK is attempting to regain a semblance of ‘normality’ as it continues its recovery from the coronavirus, the ability for local authorities to enact a local lockdown like we’ve seen in Leicester can
Following some interviews with the press at the weekend, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has sent the rumour mill into over drive, as he suggested that he may announce reforms to stamp duty later this year. Tomorrow,
The search industry provides us with a good barometer of market sentiment, with the major providers working across the country and operating in both residential and commercial sectors. So who better to ask about the
A couple of week’s ago we posted an article about simultaneous exchange and completions and completions and asked the question whether you thought this was a good thing? Paul Sams, Partner and Head of Residential
Stuart Tym, Planning Lawyer (Senior Associate Solicitor) at Irwin Mitchell LLP took the time to share his thoughts with Today’s Conveyancer regarding the speech made by the Prime Minister on 30 June 2020. In the
This article is reproduced with the kind permission of Enderley Consulting Limited A conversation between Dr Anne Austin, CEO of Enderley Consulting and Jim Brindley of tlorisk, Professional Risk Insurance Specialist Anne caught up with
Following the expected fall in mortgage market activity during lockdown the latest data from Twenty7Tec show a significant rebound. In their June edition of Supply & Demand in the Mortgage Market, CEO James Tucker identifies
David Hayhurst, a senior partner of closed Merseyside firm 174 Solicitors Ltd, has ruined his 40-year unblemished record after being fined £10,000 and having to pay £15,000 costs by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) after
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched it’s three ‘Rs’ – Return, Restart and Recovery – campaign which it hopes will promote the role of those in the legal profession in the national