The month ended with what we can probably describe as a fairly consequential Budget, with…
July has clearly been a momentous month in both political and economic circles as we all get to grips with what a post-Brexit UK housing, mortgage and conveyancing market will look like.
In terms of activity, the CA continues to give its views on a whole number of industry issues, particularly around our Cyber Safe scheme, and the plans to privatise the Land Registry. How the latter might play out with a new Prime Minister and essentially a new Cabinet in place is now a matter for great debate, especially when we consider the work that will be involved in extricating the UK from the EU. We await to hear whether this decision finds its way into the long grass.
Interestingly, the Law Society Gazette has picked up on our work into leasehold costs and delays and we will be feeding more thoughts on this into the trade and national media throughout August.
Full details of all coverage can be found below.
Conveyancing Association launch Working Group on BIS ‘Call for evidence’
July issue
Mention of Conveyancing Association Cyber Safe Scheme/Protocol
July issue
Conveyancing Association announces opposition to Land Registry privatisation
30th June
2nd July
4th July
The Guardian – comments on restrictive covenants
9th July
Don’t count your chickens…how restrictive covenants affect homebuyers
CA website – Eddie Goldsmith regular blog
13th July
Changing political landscape still presents opportunity for change in conveyancing
Estate Agent Today – Eddie Goldsmith regular blog
15th July
Squeezed activity shows why we should be grateful for new PM
Mortgage Solutions – Eddie Goldsmith regular blog
18th July
Communicating a more efficient house purchase process
Today’s Conveyancer
19th July
Conveyancing Association outlines recommendations to end leasehold delays and overcharging
Law Society Gazette
21st July