Josh is the Journalist for the Today’s Group and writes many of the articles for Today’s Conveyancer. He graduated with a degree in Physics from Cardiff University in 2009 before training as a journalist.
He has previously written for The Times, The Mirror and The Daily Express.
The number of transactions over £40,000 leapt a huge 77% compared with March last year as a result of the looming increase in stamp duty on second homes. The number of transactions was also 74.8%
According to newly released statistics, Land Registry completed 266,159 searches in March up from 185,139 searches in February. In total there were 1,608,638 applications in March, up from 1,552,805 in february. This includes 359,911 applications
As one of the biggest events in the calendar, Searches UK are delighted to announce that for the third year in a row they will be exhibiting at Legalex for their two day event at
The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a reminder to solicitors that the new Continuing Professional Development scheme is just six months away. The new scheme comes in on 1st November and removes the need to
A rug designer in Wiltshire stumbled upon a hugely significant Roman archaeological find while having a barn on his property converted for his children. Luke Irwin’s find is said to be unparalleled by historic England,
My Home Move have announced they intend to switch to using LexisOne software alongside their move to their new Leicester headquarters. My Home Move initially started using the software within their finance department which they
Volunteers from the Conveyancing Foundation are set to ride 255 miles from Cardiff to Colchester via Bath and Clapham Common in order to raise £10,000 for a children’s charity. Three of the group intend to
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors says the previously expected increase in house sales for the coming months will be dampened by the recent rush caused by Stamp Duty reforms. According to the monthly residential
Harrogate based LCF Barber Titleys have appointed Lynn WIlkinson to head the branch’s residential property team. Lynn Wilkinson previously worked at Bradford-based Whittaker Firth. According to her new employers, Lynn brings a wealth of experience
The Managing Director of Quill Pinpoint has been appointed the chair of the Legal Software Suppliers Association. Julian Bryan takes over from Matt Lancaster, Sales and Marketing Director for Osprey Legal Cloud. Julian Bryan, LSSA
A Judge has held Conveyancers on both sides of the transaction accountable after nearly half a million pounds was paid to fraudsters claiming to be the rightful owner of a property. According to court documents,
Here are the latest scam alerts issued by the SRA. Phone calls claiming to be from “Jacksons Solicitors” A member of the public has reported receiving a phone call from 0208 123 8819 in regards
Output in the construction industry has declined overall with housing work down 0.2% in February. However within the overall decline, private housing work which represents the bulk of housing work increased a huge 10.6% year
The Estas took place today with two awards up for grabs for conveyancers for national and regional firms. Before the #Estas celebrations began. Not quite so neat & tidy now! pic.twitter.com/VK05g0iAsq — The Property Jungle
The Law Society has called for changes to the Legal Ombudsman’s fee structure to include awarding costs against vexatious complainants. The Society has also called on the Ombudsman to protect small firms and reduce incentives
