The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union says it is balloting members over potential strike action at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in a stand off with the government over office
The government’s response to the Phase 2 and final report into the Grenfell Tower tragedy has been published, accepting the findings of the report and 49 of the recommendations made by the enquiry. The government
The speed of change in the property market must be tempered by having the right ‘guard rails’ in place to ensure the more than £8tn of property registered at HM Land Registry (HMLR) (and the
A survey designed to capture the experiences and voices of females working in the property sector is encouraging women from across the residential property sectors to contribute their responses. First launched in November 2024, the
With National Conveyancing Week 2025 just three weeks away organisers are encouraging conveyancing firms to play their part in promoting the work they do amongst their referrers, brokers and estate agents. The weeklong agenda has
Property portal Rightmove says it estimates 74,000 properties could miss out on the SDLT reliefs available until 31st March 2025 as it predicts a ‘conveyancing logjam’ in the run up to the deadline; it is
The SRA’s consultation into the future of law firms holding client monies closed on Friday 21st February. The Law Society ‘slammed’ the proposals in its submission to the consultations, saying removing client account ‘may have
There has been a 15% fall in the number of conveyancers in England and Wales from just over 13,000 to 11,140 between September 2021 and January 2025 according to data from the Law Society published
Changes to stamp duty at the end of March are expected to raise an additional £1.1bn in tax revenue as research suggests four in five existing home owners will be drawn into the reduced nil
Estate agents have hit back at property portal’s latest price increase describing it as “unfair and unsustainable” as an online petition gathers momentum. Rightmove has historically increased its prices at the beginning of each year
Consumer groups have advised homeowners not to install spray foam insulation because of the risks associated with incorrect installation and has written to government outlining their concerns. HomeOwners Alliance (HOA) and national trade body Property
A Senior Paralegal at Bishopsgate Law has won a trip to Australia, courtesy of legal technology provider InfoTrack, with the winning ticket revealed in a live stream draw. Lucy O’Brien’s winning ticket was draw first
The Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes back Dan Warburton, a law firm consultant and trainer who specialises in helping individuals delegate work more effectively; in the process junior staff are elevated, the individual has a happier
Interesting call from a client this week… we all have those calls where as we are talking, we raise our eyebrows in silent surprise and end the call with a feeling of … well you
The property market appears to be in rude health and ready to tackle any concerns of a post-March slump after SDLT nil rate band increases for first time buyers after analysis of stock levels across
Cheshire-based law firm, Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors has launched their eponymous charitable foundation, established to ‘create a lasting impact, ensuring that organisations within the community receive the support and resources that they need.’ The
A survey of divorcing couples over the age of 50 has revealed one in ten use the proceeds from the sale of the matrimonial home to fund the cost of legal proceedings. Legal & General’s
Local Land Charges (LLC) teams across the country have been recognised in 9 shortlists for the annual Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence, the only awards to recognise outstanding performance in the profession.
Home moving group Movera, which comprises ONP Solicitors, Cavendish Legal Group (CLG), LMS, and Conveyancing Alliance (CAL), says it has strengthened its recruitment team with the appointment of Matt Darwell to a newly-created Talent Attraction
Research into the number of people buying their first home alone has been published showing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and affordability challenges with a slight decline in the number of buyers purchasing alone
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