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The Bank of England (BoE) has announced it has cut interest rates by a further 0.25%; from 4.5% to 4.25%; the fourth cut since last year’s 5.25% peak. The announcement was delayed to observe the
Having celebrated a landmark achievement of 20 years in the conveyancing business, Newport-based Convey Law reflects on transacting £50bn in home moves with head of finance and administration Abby Bater. Abby shares her thoughts on
Early repayment fees for equity release customers who move in with relatives for the purposes of long term care will be waived in an update to Equity Release Council (ERC) standards clarifying the position. The
Since Labour came to power 12 months ago they have made home ownership one of their key messages. The headlines have focused on their ambitions to build 1.5m new homes over the course of this
A solicitor who siphoned client funds to her own bank account during the course of property transactions has been given a 30 month prison sentence with further proceedings connected to the Proceeds of Crime Act
Digital property exchange platform PEXA have announced they have been formally approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to become an Authorised Payment Institution (API); which in time will enable it to act as a
Property industry collaboration group Women in Residential Property (WiRP) has announced the appointment of a new chair for the next term, following in the footsteps of Nicola Broomham who steps down after two years. Partner
Changes to anti-money laundering guidance submitted to HM Treasury have been formally ratified and published in the latest Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for the Legal Sector 2025. LSAG, which is made
Over the last three years Today’s Conveyancer has undertaken a readership survey of attitudes toward pre-contract enquiries. With a similar line of questioning each year, the survey asks readers to share their thoughts and attitudes
Conveyancer are reminded the inclusion of ‘purpose codes’ for property transactions, as mandated by Bank of England (BoE), will come into effect this week. The introduction of the new requirement, part of a move to
The latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes workplace culture and staff retention specialist Andre Thomas of Thomas Telman to discuss the critical importance of cultivating a positive workplace culture and the direct impact this has on
Scammers have targeted a conveyancing firm and posted fake one-star reviews after the founder refused to provide sensitive and personal information. Rose Davis, founder and Director at Davis & Co Property Lawyers, has warned firms
Following the end of March many conveyancers would be forgiven for being happy to never hear or talk about SDLT again. But, says one firm, SDLT is something which should always be given due consideration.
Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union members in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will take industrial action from today (Tuesday 22nd April) in a dispute over office closures and mandatory office
In the latest episode of the Today’s Conveyancer podcast, host David Opie welcomes Rob Gurney, Managing Director of Ochresoft to discuss how long conveyancing actually takes; and why lower the lower transaction volumes of the
Surveying portal HouzeCheck has received significant investment from London-based private equity funders Beach Equity Investments LLP, to further develop its digital-first offering. Launched in 2018, Houzecheck’s platform uses cloud, digital, and AI technologies to provide
Progress on plans to digitise the property property market has been shared by the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) ahead of an anticipated second version of their Roadmap which is expected to be published
In a boost for firms looking to develop their own staff government funding some apprenticeship programmes have been increased; leading to an uplift in the number of applications say training providers. Employer funding for Licensed
Private equity house Blixt has completed its latest acquisition to the Lawfront legal services group with North West firm Farleys’ acquisition of Wigan-based Alker Ball Healds Solicitors (ABH). Farleys was acquired by Blixt in 2022
This latest Today’s Conveyancer Podcast welcomes conveyancing post-completion specialist Priscilla Sinder to discuss the importance of investment in post-completion to avoid costly mistakes. In the wake of March 2025 when SDLT thresholds prompting a sizeable
So I didn’t write my diary entry last week. The reason being that I needed to make sure that all SDLT is paid and the applications are lodged with the Land Registry; to comply with
A partnership between Property Conveyancing Consultancy (PCC) and Today’s Media will provide a range of post-completion training opportunities for conveyancers. PCC Training Hub will provide bitesize training for practitioners on the intricacies of post completion
Like many conveyancers last month, Muve achieved its highest ever monthly completion numbers in the run up to the SDLT deadline. The Richmond-based conveyancing firm said it completed 1820 properties in March. It has followed
The regulatory regime which has seen the introduction of material and up front information is to transfer to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) following implementation of The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC),
Conveyancers up and down the country broke records last week as the latest SDLT deadline passed on 31st March 2025. A sizeable spike in transaction numbers was inevitable following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision not to
Reform to Stamp Duty is ‘long overdue’ and spreading out payments over a longer period would remove the ‘upfront tax penalty on mobility’ and make moving easier says an economic think tank. The Tony Blair
Although it’s been nearly two weeks since National Conveyancing Week 2025, with the SDLT deadline on 31st March, there were more pressing issues at hand last week. With the deadline passed, the organisers of National
A new trade association has published guidance for homeowners on how they can deal with spray foam installation after consumer groups advised homeowners not to install spray foam insulation because of the risks associated with
An estimated 300,000 aborted sales, at a cost of just under £3500 means fall throughs cost home buyers over £1bn in 2024 according to newly released analysis by estate agency eXp. The estate agency says
The first of a new series of discussions on the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast, host David Opie is joined by expert legal trainer Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training, to explore a range of topics around
First time buyers accounted for over £106bn worth of property sales in 2024 after a resurgence of activity in the sector after a fall in numbers in 2021. Reporting on figures produced by the Financial
Following recommendations made in the Grenfell Tower Inquiry’s Phase II report, accountability for fire and building safety will fall under the remit of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) from 1st April