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UK lawyers’ pro bono legal support for people affected by crises such as those in Afghanistan and Ukraine has been praised by Pro Bono Week’s organisers. The importance of effective coordination of such a crisis
New data from OnTheMarket has suggested that properties on the market may be beginning to take longer to sell. 63% of properties were listed as sold subject to contract (SSTC) within 30 days of appearing
New research has revealed that 54% of all available land plots listed for sale across England have already been snapped up by developers. Analysis was conducted by HBB Solutions on current land plot stock listed
Following the Queen’s Speech earlier this week, Parliament is set to schedule digital identity legislation into the next session as part of a data reform bill. This will ensure that digital identities, however they evolve,
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has conceded that unique property reference numbers (UPRNs) cannot be used as a “unique identifier” for addresses due to the complexity involved with titles and addresses. Speaking at the recent GeoPlace
The conveyancer’s view, 13th May 2022 In a period that has seen the “black hole of conveyancing” dominate the discourse, it seems fitting that astronomers this week photographed the black hole at the centre of
A free guide has been launched to help lawyers improve their reputation for client care, build more valuable relationships with clients, reduce client churn and maximise profits. The guide, developed by Moneypenny, includes include practical
New plans being drawn up by the government as part of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill could see neighbours be given a vote on whether planning permission is granted for developments on their street.
New research has revealed that new-build home sales have declined by 46% in the past year and, perhaps more strikingly, 39% in the past decade. In 2020, there were 76,764 new-build sales in Britain, while
The Law Society of England and Wales responded to the Queen’s Speech which took place on Tuesday, announcing a range of new bills and reforms. Law Society president I. Stephanie Boyce has commented on the
As the understanding of what embodies the modern-day workplace improves, mental health continues to be a crucial factor for all employers to greatly consider. Entering Mental Health Awareness Week, this piece of research by Barnett
Michael Gove, Secretary of State for the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has suggested that the issue of homeownership hurt the Conservatives in last week’s local elections. The elections saw the Conservatives lose
Property recruitment firm deverellsmith has launched an “employee toolkit” with the aim of protecting the mental wellbeing year-round of employees within the industry. The toolkit contains five tips to combat loneliness in the working from
Legal and professional services group Gateley has acquired multi-disciplinary chartered surveying practice Smithers Purslow to expand its Property Platform business. The deal, worth £20m, is Gateley’s largest acquisition to date. Within Gateley’s Property Platform, a
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a public consultation on its 2022-23 Business Plan and budget, including details of the work it plans to focus on in the coming year, continuing its commitment to
The new sanctions on Russia announced by Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on 4th May do not cover the legal sector’s exportation of services to Russia. The new sanctions aim to “cut off Russia’s access to
LawCare and the Law Society of England and Wales have joined forces to call for a change of culture in the profession, as they mark the start of Mental Health Awareness Week. LawCare’s 2021 Life
Complaints surrounding enquiries have been en vogue of late. LinkedIn has been awash with the rants of exasperated conveyancers having received a number of enquiries nearing three figures. Forums have been riddled with denunciation. Regular
National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has published its opinion, developed with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), that the use of “POA” or “price on application” in property listings contravenes consumer
Boris Johnson is reportedly considering a return of Margaret Thatcher’s “right to buy” policy of the 1980s. Such a move would give people the chance to buy the property they rent from housing associations for
Mortgage lenders have warned that downvaluations are now affecting as many as 1 in 30 transactions in a sign that the housing market may be beginning to slow down. The claim comes from Chris Sykes,
The conveyancer’s view, 6th May 2022 The news that 39 developers (as of 25th April) had signed up to a pledge committing a minimum of £2bn to fix unsafe cladding came as welcome news to
North East law firm Mincoffs Solicitors is consolidating a successful start to the year with the appointment of a new Partner. Head of Residential Conveyancing Emma Liddle has been promoted to Partner at the Jesmond-based
London law firm Stephenson Harwood has offered staff the option to work from home permanently – but remote workers will see their pay cut by 20%. According to the BBC, the firm recruited workers from
A poll conducted by Rightmove has found a “frightening” number of estate agents are unaware of their anti-money laundering (AML) reporting obligations. The poll asked: “if you suspect money laundering through a property transaction, who
The monetary policy committee of the Bank of England voted 6-3 to increase its base rate of interest by 0.25 percentage points to 1% on Thursday. This fourth consecutive interest rate rise means rates are
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is facing calls from Conservative MPs to cut or remove Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This comes as rising house prices have caused 1.2 million homes to become liable
Leaseholders facing the prospect of huge bills to remove unsafe cladding will be offered valuable insights into the possible implications of the Building Safety Act at a free webinar hosted by leasehold experts. On Wednesday
House prices are set to fall by 5% between now and the end of 2024, according to the latest research. Such a drop would reverse a fifth of the surge in house prices since the
Following a string of irked LinkedIn posts surrounding the issue of enquiries, Today’s Conveyancer has set out to discover exactly how the “black hole of conveyancing” is affecting conveyancers. Peter Ambrose, owner and Managing Director
Coadjute, the property blockchain network aiming to improve the property transaction process, has launched a survey focused on furthering collaboration between conveyancers and estate agents. The anonymous survey, titled “The Property Collaboration Survey – How
New research by the Conveyancing Association has found that consumers are overwhelmingly in favour of more upfront information being provided during the conveyancing process. The study found 98% of consumers thought upfront information was a