So, May was a pretty eventful month all round, and not just from a political point of view, although there were clearly major post-Election announcement issues to be resolved, not least which legislation would make it to the Statute book…
The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – has today (30th May 2024) launched a new guide for conveyancing firms to help them understand and utilise digital signatures, electronic signatures and e-signature platforms. The…
At the CA we like to think that, while we are certainly based in the here and now and looking at the ongoing, day-to-day challenges facing our members, we also have one eye firmly focused on the future, what is…
The increased responsibilities placed upon conveyancers in recent years has resulted in considerable ‘scope creep’ for the sector and is placing increased pressure on the ability of firms and staff to complete transactions within the required timeframe. That was the…
At the tail end of last month, the Levelling Up Committee launched an Inquiry into improving the home buying and selling process. The CA has provided its response, and we are hoping to be called to provide verbal evidence to…
March’s Budget didn’t change the dial at all in terms of significant Government intervention into the housing and property market, although there were a few measures announced which will impact on the sector, namely cuts in higher rate CGT for…