Toni is the Media Officer for Today’s Conveyancer, Today’s Wills & Probate and Today’s Family Lawyer.
I worked for a law firm for 16 years, during my time at the firm I worked as a company commercial legal secretary for 7 years but changed careers and moved into marketing for the remaining 9 years – where I covered all aspects of marketing.
While in the marketing role, I achieved a CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and CAM Diploma in Digital Marketing.
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) recently released a briefing paper report after major concerns about the quality of new-build housing. The briefing paper looks at the building control regime and how customers’ can get redress
The government have put in motion plans for an electronic verification system which would remove the need to provide original official documentation to prove identity. Following last year’s digital identity Call for Evidence, the Department
It’s been a turbulent year, notwithstanding the Covid-19 pandemic, as the legal industry has been forced to rapidly adapt in order to maintain business continuity, while also adhering and adjusting to new laws and legislation
With the next Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) renewal date looming on the 1 October, here at Today’s Conveyancer, we wanted to look at the current market conditions and renewal issues, so solicitors are fully informed
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have closed the doors on a large national firm for alleged wrongdoings. On 12th August, the SRA intervened into Kingly Solicitors Limited, trading as Giffen Couch & Archer due to
Users of Local Land Charges (LLC) service will now be able to experience a much-improved search results following feedback from customers. The LLC received comments from customers advising that the search results were far too
The latest figures from HMRC of UK Property Transactions Statistics revealed a significant surge in property transactions in July, most probably due to pent up demand following Covid-19 lockdown. According to the latest update, the
In a dramatic last minute U-turn the Government has announced today (Friday 21st August) an extension of the Eviction Ban for a further 4 weeks. With the ban due to expire on Monday in England
The largest local Law Societies in the UK have issued a new standard form for real estate finance solicitors’ undertakings. The City of London Law Society (CLLS) published the new precedent document which covers all
A up-to-date influential market report echoes a stark warning to the conveyancing sector confirming the upsurge in the residential property sales will not continue once support from the Government is removed. The Royal Institution of
Residential Leasehold Law experts advises Leaseholders not to wait around for the recent Law Commission reforms as it could take many years to materialise. Leasehold Law, who champion the rights of leaseholders and pursue their
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) announced big plans to bring Britain’s building industry into the 21st century. In order to get the country building, Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick MP has unveiled
Yesterday marked International Women’s Day which celebrates and highlights women’s achievements throughout history and how far we have come in gender equality since the Sex Disqualification Act was passed in 1919. Even though gender equality
A housing crisis is causing major stress and disruption in family life, according to an Affordable Housing Commission survey. The commission’s findings reveal that housing stress, due to a shortage of homes, is potentially stopping
Conveyancers need to be prepared for the changes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on clients’ second homes. The deadlines for paying CGT once a residential property has been sold in the UK will change from
People living alone and growing numbers of young people living with their parents, because they don’t have the funds for their own place, have been attributed to a massive demand for homes to be built.
UK’s CEOs key fears in 2020 has been confirmed to be economic uncertainty and the speed of technological advancements according to a 2020 global research on businesses. The 23rd CEO Survey was conducted by PwC
The overall gap between UK homebuying and renting has reduced to a 10-year low, according to the latest research conducted by Halifax. Although the research reveals that renters are still having to pay 18% more
A northern legal firm has claimed that they are the first law firm to launch a bespoke mobile conveyancing app for their residential property clients in England and Wales. The app, which has been designed
Retirees have experienced a property wealth increase of thousands in the past 12 months. An analysis of the UK’s leading independent equity release adviser, Key’s data revealed that older homeowners have enjoyed an increase of
