Please find below coronavirus related information and updates as well as links to additional assistance available:
Conveyancing Association Coronavirus Toolkit
COVID-19 Rider Clause - Conveyancer Guidance COVID-19 Rider Clause - Client Guidance COVID-19 Rider Clause Sector-Specific Guidance for Conveyancers COVID-19 Industry Guidance - Re-Opening the Home Moving Market Safely Guide V1 Coronavirus Toolkit - Industry Guidance when using Variation Agreement Coronavirus Toolkit - Draft Variation Agreement
Government Assistance
Business Loans & Grants
Coronavirus Business Interruption Support Scheme– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-coronavirus-business-interruption-loan-scheme
Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-coronavirus-bounce-back-loan#contents
Local Restrictions Support Grant (For CLOSED Businesses – England Only)– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-business-is-eligible-for-a-coronavirus-grant-due-to-national-restrictions-for-closed-businesses
Local Restrictions Support Grant (For OPEN Businesses – England Only)– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-youre-eligible-for-the-coronavirus-local-restrictions-support-grant-for-open-businesses
Self Employment Income Support Scheme– https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/self-employment-income-support-scheme-grant-extension
Employees & Recruitment
Extension to Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Scheme)– https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme
Kickstart Scheme Grant (29 or less job placements)– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-kickstart-scheme-grant-29-or-less-job-placements
Tax
Deferral of VAT Payments– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
Deferral of Self Assessment Payment on Account– https://www.gov.uk/guidance/defer-your-self-assessment-payment-on-account-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
Industry Updates
How do you let and rent a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) during COVID-19 – https://www.propertychecklists.co.uk/articles/how-do-you-let-and-rent-house-multiple-occupation-hmo
CLC Anti-Money Laundering Guidance Note – Identification and verification during COVID-19 – https://www.clc-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/AML-Digital-ID-Guidance-270420-final.pdf
Legal Sector Affinity Group Guidance – COVID-19 and preventing Money Laundering/Terrorist Financing in Legal Practices – https://www.conveyancingassociation.org.uk/download/5021/
Today’s Conveyancer – Convey Law’s Commercial Perspective during Coronavirus – https://www.todaysconveyancer.co.uk/main-news/convey-law-offer-business-perspective-during-coronavirus/
Conveyancing Data Services Update – Local Authorities in England and Wales – http://archive.skem1.com/csb/Public/show/a3iy-1ymgbd–pk14a-7tyjecv7
SLC Coronavirus Bulletin – Business Financial Support – 27th March 2020 – https://www.conveyancingassociation.org.uk/download/4940/
CLC Regulator Fee Deferral Scheme – https://www.conveyancingassociation.org.uk/download/4987/
