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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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At the official re-opening of the Houses of Parliament today, the Queen made her opening speech, detailing what the Government will be focusing on over the coming year. During her speech, the Queen outlined the
England is continuing with its coronavirus roadmap, with some restrictions being lifted on the 17th May 2021. PM Boris Johnson announced the details in a press conference this evening after the alert level of coronavirus
As with any job there can be some subtle changes depending on what you deal with. Conveyancing is no different, and recently I had the pleasure of speaking to Paul Sams, Partner and Head of
Flat owners caught in cladding scandal could see up to £11.43bn wiped from the value of their bricks and mortar. Research by Newcastle-based property developer, StripeHomes, has revealed how much leasehold flat owners could see
Estate Agent Today published an article yesterday which was brought to their attention by an agent. The article source reveals that their is a risk of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) being levied on the vendors
Last month, a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) petition was launched by Christopher Holland, who wants the current SDLT holiday to be triggered upon exchange of contracts. Launching his petition, he wrote: “People are finding
Investors in People is delighted to award midlands-based law firm Aconveyancing, the We invest in people, standard accreditation. It means principles and practices around supporting staff are in place and everyone understands how to use
Begbies Traynor, an insolvency specialist, has released their latest Red Flag report which shows that more and more UK firms dealing with the residential property market are facing financial distress. The report says: “Despite the
News the European Parliament has ratified the UK’s deal with the EU brings a degree of certainty to our future relationship – even if many questions remain to be resolved, solicitors’ leaders said. Law Society
New landlord enquiries were the winners over the past week, rising almost 19%, while vendors seeking estate agents also grew almost 4% and buyers slipped a little, movements that help address current market imbalances, the
Here are the latest practice guide updates issued by HM Land Registry. Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80) Page summary: Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice
Back at the start of the year, there was a worry that there would be an increase of fall through rates as the original stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday deadline approached. It’s estimated that
We’re excited to announce the shortlist for the inaugral British Conveyancing Awards! The awards are brought to you by Today’s Conveyancer, alongside headline sponsor, Lawyer Checker and Champagne Sponsor Simplify, and proceedings begin at 3.30pm
March 2021 saw the Treasury net it’s fifth biggest income since the introduction of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) in 2003, despite the holiday. Receipts shows that March 2021 was 22% higher than March 2020.
We are delighted to welcome Simplify as our Champagne Reception sponsor, for the upcoming British Conveyancing Awards, which are a little over 3 weeks away. Today’s Conveyancer spoke to, Kevin Smith, Chief Operations Officer about their involvement in this year’s awards. Who
14 new homes were sold in less than three hours in Aberdare Wales, as would be buyers camped out overnight outside an estate agents. Gavin Williams, Company Director of Bidmead Cook estate agents, told the
Figures released by the property portal Zoopla has shown that in the first 15 weeks of 2021, £149bn worth of properties have sold, double the value in the same period as the last two years.
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
HM Land Registry has updated their practice guidance regarding the signing of the mortgage deed. The change reflects: Updated the Sign your mortgage deed: guide for conveyancers page to include reasons for an application not automating.
It is in the public interest for regulators to set standards, rather than leave it to consumers to work out the quality of a solicitor or law firm said the Law Society of England and
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