Pilot plan to make property information available up front
The Law Society is set to pilot plans to make key information for home buyers and sellers available at a much earlier stage in the conveyancing process.
Reminder: 2% surcharge on stamp duty for non-resident buyers
From 1 April 2021, a stamp duty land tax (SDLT) surcharge comes into force for non-UK resident buyers. Philip Askew, member of our Property Section committee, reminds solicitors to stay alert
Stamp duty tax full holiday extended to June 2021
On 3 March 2021, the government announced plans to extend the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday, originally due to end on 31 March.
Join our campaign to extend the stamp duty holiday
The stamp duty land tax holiday is due to end on 31 March 2021. The Law Society is concerned that a cliff-edge end to the holiday could see thousands of transactions collapse at the last minute, leaving consumers stranded and out of pocket.
Updated conveyancing guidance during coronavirus (January 2021)
The Law Society has updated our guidance as the pandemic and the ongoing restrictions continue to cause uncertainty, not only for buyers and sellers but also for conveyancers.
Improvements to the Local Land Charges service
In December 2020, HM Land Registry published a blog on how it collaborates with the Local Land Charges (LLC) Advisory Board to progress the Local Land Charges Programme.
Recent FAQs
The Law Society's Library and Practice Advice Service offer support and advice on legal practice and procedure, including through compiling FAQs
