The Ministry of Justice has announced the implementation of the UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) Agreement this week. New agreements make it easier for UK-qualified people in professions from law and veterinary to ski
As the UK Government aims to boost growth, those in the legal sector have been warned to poise for ‘disappointment’. According to one firm, the promised regulatory reforms could mean cuts to Consumer Duty. MorganAsh,
An open letter to the chancellor Shabana Mahmood has called for the removal of the current Judicial Appointments Commission chair on grounds of after a ‘miscarriage of justice’ saw an innocent man wrongly convicted of
On the evening of Thursday 16 January, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Fellow Justin Sullivan was inaugurated as the institution’s 143rd President in its 157-year history. The event, held at Church House in Westminster,
On January 1st, 2025, Justin Sullivan FRICS became the 143rd President of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Justin is the founder and CEO of Adair, which has provided construction consultancy services globally for
The latest real-time data from the UK’s biggest property website Rightmove reveals record levels of Boxing Day activity in 2024, as home-hunters got ahead of a 2025 move. It was the busiest ever Boxing Day
Twenty7tec, an leading adviser tech provider, has announced mortgage market statistics for December 2024 as follows: In December 2024, compared to November 2024: Purchase mortgage searches were down 37.7% Remortgage searches were down 32.9% Buy
Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, who say they are one of the UK’s longest-established law firms, say they are thrilled to announce a “stellar year of growth, innovation and recognition”. With “record-breaking financial results and
PEXA has announced the appointment of Nitesh Thadani to the role of UK Chief Technology Officer to drive the ongoing development and rollout of its technology platform in 2025. Thadani, ‘a long-time advocate of a
Research from epIMS, the energy performance and compliance platform tailored for landlords, reveals a growing emphasis on energy efficiency in the property market. Over the past year, 60.2% of all homes sold, let, or constructed
Upcoming changes to stamp duty are expected to drive first-time buyers to act quickly to secure properties, according to Halifax. As the average UK home price edges closer to the £300,000 mark, prospective buyers face
Today, the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee questioned Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on on the Government’s housing and planning policy ambitions. The evidence session was the first HCLG Committee session with the
With house prices projected to rise and mortgage rates expected to remain elevated in the short term, navigating the property market in 2025 presents both opportunities and challenges for buyers, sellers, and homeowners alike. Whether
Gross mortgage lending edged up in November to £20.7 billion, a modest increase from October’s £20.3 billion, according to the Bank of England’s latest Money and Credit report. However, this rise in lending was accompanied
A former partner at Essex-based law firm Cunningtons LLP has been struck off after asking another firm to backdate a property sale document to help his client avoid a £6,000 stamp duty charge. Aymer Hutton
The latest House Price Index from Zoopla reveals that the housing market is set to finish 2024 strongly with more sales being agreed ahead of the stamp duty deadline. At the same time, buyers are
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened in the operations of Liverpool-based GW Law Limited amid allegations of misconduct and dishonesty by its director. The regulatory body suspended Christopher Williams, the firm’s director, citing concerns
Tributes have been paid on social media after the death of a Welsh property flood risk expert and director last week. Aaron Jones, a 38-year-old described as a “lovely guy” who was deeply involved in
As 2024 draws to a close we take a look back at the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast – with a mix of business and industry insight, innovation, and knowledge sharing, the podcast introduces listeners to the
UK inflation has increased as the year comes to an end, with global factors such as the price of fuel and garments influencing the rise. But despite climbing costs – some property experts remain hopeful
Muve, a national conveyancing firm, is launching its Fast Upgrade, an innovative service designed to expedite property transactions ahead of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rate hike this April 2025. This is Muve’s initiative
A new Shared Ownership Code aimed at driving better experiences for shared owners and best practice across the industry is set for launch after a nationwide consultation returned broad support for the initiative. The launch
Thank you to all our Today’s ~Conveyancer readers, subscribers and contributors for your support in 2024. It has been another busy year in the wills and probate and wider private client and estate planning world
The Bank of England has left its benchmark interest rate on hold at 4.75 per cent. Although the decision from the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) was expected it will come as a disappointment to
Zoopla, UK property website has released its latest Quarterly Rental Market Report and revealed that the rate of rental growth in the UK is at its lowest level in over three years (3.9 per cent),
The average price of property coming to the market for sale falls by a seasonal 1.7% this month (-£6,395) to £360,197, in line with the usual December monthly drop. Rightmove’s lead indicator of new seller
£69 billion of funding will be injected into council budgets across England to help them drive forward the government’s Plan for Change through investment and reform and to fix the foundations of local government, ministers
A Sunderland based solicitors have spread yuletide cheer by stepping up to support their local running club, which was formed 41 years ago. Richard Reed Solicitors say they are helping people ‘keep their New Year
Landlords think the change to the stamp duty threshold next year will ‘encourage tenants to stay longer and could even boost rental demand’, a new survey has found. Buy-to-let lender Landbay’s most recent landlord survey
In response to growing consumer awareness of the problems caused by invasive bamboo, Invasive plant specialist Environet has launched what they are claiming is the UK’s first insurance-backed guarantee for bamboo removal. Insurance-backed guarantees (IBGs)
Upstix, instant property buying company has today announced a partnership with Eddisons and their established auction brands, including SDL, to offer homeowners more avenues to sell their property swiftly. This partnership between Upstix and Eddisons
A regional law firm say it has ‘set it’s sights on growth’ as plans have been unveiled for a sleek new Southampton office. Steele Raymond, based in Bournemouth, intends to open a second office in