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.
Chief Land Registrar v Caffrey & Co [2016] EWHC 161 (Ch) Introduction Fraud is of increasing concern to conveyancers, so at first sight this case appears to add to those worries. However, on closer examination
Here are the most recent scam alerts issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Faxes and emails claiming to be from “Helena Kennedy” at “PGA Solicitors” Members of the public have reported receiving a faxed
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers have written to the Solicitors Regulatory Authority over the end of run off cover provision. The SLC have asked for the SRA to set a timeline for removing the requirement
The number of First Time Buyers rose 7% year-on-year with 21,100 transactions. However the number of transactions in February dipped by 1.4% compared with January with the average house purchased by a first time buyer
The Solicitors Regulation Authority have updated their handbook to take into account changes in consumer credit regulations. The new version, version 16, marks the beginning of a new regime for consumer credit. Transitional arrangements put
Registration is now open for LegalEx 2016. The show takes place on 11th & 12th May 2016 at ExCeL, London, so save the date in your diary and secure your free ticket today! Once again,
The number of mortgages secured on dwellings in February was 118,994 according to the Bank of England, representing a 27.0% increase on the number of mortgages in February last year. This includes 65,420 loans for
The Law Commission have opened a consultation on the future of registration of land and of the Land Registration Act 2002. The consultation, which is separate to the Land registry privatisation consultation, seeks to identify
Conveyancers across England and Wales have breathed a sigh of relief as the effective deadline for transactions ahead of the new SDLT passes. While CHAPS operating hours are set to be extended in the coming
The average house price for England and Wales fell 0.2% from January into February according to Land Registry. The fall was driven by drops of-0.1%, -0.3% and -1.2% in Wales, the West Midlands and the
John Manthorpe, the former Chief Land Registrar has criticised the government over it’s plans to privatise Land Registry. The government published the consultation at 5pm on Thursday 24th March, before the long Easter weekend. Writing
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has poured cold water on the government’s stated ambition to build a million homes, saying “it doesn’t seem as ambitious as some may think.” It comes as the government
Tamzin Madelli is a Senior Solicitor in Commercial Property at Surrey and London based Hart Brown. Whilst the Flood Reinsurance Scheme doesn’t extend to commercial property, Tamzin outlines the scheme itself for Today’s Conveyancer. Flooding
The added pressure on the housing market caused by the impending buy-to-let stamp duty surcharge pushed the number of registered house hunters per estate agent to it’s highest level in 12 years. According to the
Here are the most recent scam alerts issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Emails claiming to be from Colin Goldring, Consultant of Justice Solicitors* Members of the public say they’ve received emails claiming to
