Average length of time to sell a home hits 10-year high
The average home in Great Britain took 49 days to sell in May, the longest time to sell in any May since 2013, new figures show.
Agency sector stalwart backs AI conveyancing startup
Former LSL boss David Newnes has invested in legal technology startup Collaborative Conveyancing.
Impact of stamp duty relief on first-time buyers revealed by HMRC study
A new report released by HMRC has revealed the impact of stamp duty relief for first-time buyers (FTBs) introduced in 2017.
Leases: when to register (PG25)
Advice for conveyancers which deals with the compulsory and voluntary registration aspects of leasehold estates in land (practice guide 25).
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Tollers LLP
The SRA understands that emails have been sent misusing the name of Tollers LLP providing fraudulent bank account details.
Bamboo may pose mortgage lending risks – warning
Homeowners are unaware of the risks posed by encroachment of bamboo from adjoining properties and the costs of repairing the serious damage it can cause, research suggests.
Capital Gains Tax change to dampen transactions and prices
The upcoming change to the tax-free allowance for Capital Gains Allowance is expected to dampen down the property market, leading to fewer transactions and potentially lower prices – with landlords […]
Bold Legal Group Summer Conference and evening Soirée
The conference is due to take place on the longest day of the year. “Very apt”, says founder and CEO Rob Hailstone, bearing in mind the number of issues that […]
Labour plans to use purchase orders to boost housebuilding
Labour plans to use compulsory purchase orders to force landowners to sell plots at substantially lower market prices to force down housebuilding costs in England if they win the next election.
Warning: Invoice misusing the name of Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
An invoice and bogus email have been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Norton Rose Fulbright LLP’.
Bold Legal Group Summer Conference and Evening Soirée: All you need to know
The Bold Legal Group Summer Conference and Evening Soirée is due to take place on the longest day of the year, 21st June, something “very apt” given the number of issues […]
Warning: Documentation misusing the name and logo of Equitable Law Limited
Documents have been sent to members of the public misusing the name and logo of ‘Equitable Law’ relating to investments.