A focus on your firms and your needs
Firstly, a very big thank you to all those who attended our series of meetings in London last week, plus a huge thanks to Howden for hosting us at their offices, plus of course the drinks that followed. I always…
Stamp duty remains a political football that will impact conveyancers
Last month, pre-Budget, I pondered on what impact the October 30th event would have on the conveyancing sector and the wider property market in general. Clearly, the decision to up NI contributions for employers is a wider measure that will…
Budget has the potential to deliver significant property market changes
Whichever way you look at it, this current period feels like one of stasis, as we all await what might be announced at the Budget on the 30th October. Certainly, it appears from some leaks and the utterances of Cabinet…
Our September York Meetings, future Conference & Dinner plans, plus conveyancers receiving their dues on fraud prevention
First of all, a big thank you to all legal and affiliate members who were able to attend our meetings which took place earlier this month in York, plus of course who joined us on the ‘spooky’ Ghost Tour we…
As Summer fades it’s time to embrace a more positive housing market
By the time you read this, we won’t be too far away from bidding farewell to the lazy days of summer, with holidays over, schools returning, and the entire sector easing back into a more familiar rhythm. That being the…
New Government needs to focus on the same challenges – improving the process and cutting down aborted transactions
Well, it’s certainly been a whirlwind period over the last week or so, as the General Election result heralds a new Labour Government, and with it, a series of changes and announcements all designed to get them on the front…