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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.
Jen has experience in the marketing and communication sphere, which stems from her time in the public sector, private care sector and now here at the Practical Vision Network, where she can utilise her skills and challenge herself further.
There has still been no official statement from the government regarding the ‘leaked’ potential six-week extension to the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday, which the Daily Telegraph reported on last weekend, yet Rightmove has
The latest data for the HM Land Registry Transaction figures have been released. In January: HM Land Registry completed more than 1,635,591 applications to change or query the Land Register the South East topped the
The stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday that was introduced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak helped to stimulate a mini-market boom following the three-month closure of the property sector as a result of the coronavirus pandemic
Entries have now opened for the British Conveyancing Awards, but with the registration deadline set for 19th March 2021, we wanted to share some of the categories with you. Category spotlight This week we’re spotlighting
2020 may be the year we want to all forget. However, the residential property market in England and Wales rallied together and sold a whopping £171.7bn worth of residential property. Keller Williams UK, analysed all
There has been update published in which you can ask HM Land Registry to process your application urgently (fast track). The update on their website reads The expedite process is available for applications where a
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) moved to close North Yorkshire Law after ‘suspected dishonesty’ on the part of the managing partner, last week (16th February 2021). The firm specialised in multiple aspects of law, including
The inaugural British Conveyancing Awards are hitting the virtual screen on 25th May 2021. We are now excited to announce that we have some sponsorship opportunities available which can help to boost your brand exposure
ProConveyancing, a residential conveyancing firm based in Berkshire with a national footprint, is launching after receiving its license from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. The Firm is backed by the Past President of NAEA Propertymark,
One of London’s longest-standing tax barristers has launched a “work from anywhere” (WFA) chambers – offering an alternative to the traditional chambers model – which is said to reduce end-client fees and wait times for
Christopher Hugh Gosden and Jane Shirley Kaye have successfully won a High Court appeal against former Manchester law firm Halliwell Landau being awarded £985,300 in damages. The firm failed to register a restriction against a
The Conveyancing Information Executive have shared their views on vendor-driven due diligence reports. As leading suppliers of property due-diligence searches to the UK conveyancing market, Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) members shared their unique insight with
Landlords stormed back into the UK residential property market in the past week to reach their highest level since last September, while vendors and buyers recorded their first drops of 2021 as uncertainty over whether
We are excited to announce that the entries for the British Conveyancing Awards are now open! The exclusive awards seek to discover and recognise outstanding achievements, highlights progressions and champions innovations amongst firms and individual
HMLR have updated their Execution of deeds (PG8), practice guide. Page summary: Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8). Change made: Section 10 has
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has published its first Compliance Risk Agenda to highlight issues that the firms and individuals it regulates need to be mindful of to ensure that they do not find
Following on from the news reported in the Daily Telegraph over the weekend regarding a potential short-term extension to the stamp duty land tax holiday (SDLT), has sent ripples through the industry. We took to
Today’s Conveyancer is proud to introduce the British Conveyancing Awards 2021, which is coming to a screen near you on Tuesday 25 May 2021! 2020 was an unprecedented time for the property sector, and we
Reports from a national newspaper over the weekend have suggested that there could be a glimmer of hope for buyers and sellers in relation to the ever nearing stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday deadline
Roses are red, Violets are blue, I no longer want this house with you…isn’t the love poem we’re used to or want to hear any day of the week, let alone on Valentines day. Yes
The continual wet weather and subsequent flooding issues that have affected all parts of the UK, are adding to the continual outcry for more measures to be implemented to help the property market tackle the
Addressing Parliament this afternoon, Robert Jenrick has promised an extra £3.5bn of funding to remove unsafe cladding from high-rise buildings over 18m “at no cost to residents”. Jonathan Frankel, head of the Property Litigation Dept
Buyers and landlords steady, with market up strongly overall yr/yr despite lockdown restrictions, website traffic at all-time high. A fresh burst of enquiries from vendors coupled with all-time record volumes of people on own-branded estate
A survey of over 600 property professionals has revealed that more acceptance of digital and remote working has been welcomed by the industry and recognised as an outstanding positive of the COVID-19 outbreak. This is
Robert Jenrick is set to address Parliament today, Wednesday 10 February 2021, to present plans for further funding to address dangerous cladding currently used on walls of high rise buildings. It is reported that he
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has confirmed that it will develop and consult on a more robust approach to ensuring lawyers remain competent throughout their careers. In a new report published today, the LSB notes
The New Homes Quality Board, led by Natalie Elphicke MP will be launched this week, and will oversee the consultation on and introduction of a code of practice for the new build sector. Working with
Dye & Durham Limited, a leading provider of cloud-based software and technology solutions designed to improve efficiency and increase productivity for legal and business professionals, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has published new Rules and Guidance to increase transparency on how legal services regulators spend practising certificate fees (PCF). Increased transparency will help empower those who pay the PCF to
The Partners of Bishop & Sewell and Monro Wright & Wasbrough are delighted to announce the merger of their two firms. Monro Wright & Wasbrough (‘MWW’) merged with Bishop & Sewell on 1 February 2021
The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday deadline is now only 58 days away, but that shouldn’t prevent transactions from still meeting the deadline according to one firm. Understandably, the property market has seen a
The number of legal professionals contacting the charity LawCare for emotional support continues to rise year on year, with 738 legal professionals seeking help in 2020, a rise of 9% on the previous year. The