Pulse survey for conveyancing firms
Over half (54%) of conveyancing firms reported an increase in the number of residential conveyancing matter starts during January to March 2021 compared to the previous quarter.
TA6 Part 1: Law Society beta tests new up-front information for homebuyers
To help improve the home-buying experience for consumers and stakeholders, we’re beta testing a new transaction form, TA6 Part 1, to make more information available to buyers up front.
Conveyancing solicitors under pressure as stamp duty holiday deadline looms
The Law Society has published new guidance for under-pressure conveyancing solicitors as the 30 June SDLT deadline approaches.
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
Features and opinion
Willing and able?
Vicki Pearce outlines how to assess if your client has mental capacity and explains the different authorities which can be put in place for a client who lacks capacity
Common comeback?
Lisa Bevan considers the revival of commonhold as a viable alternative to the leasehold
Is your firm operating digitally?
With most firms moving to some form of agile working, Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, looks at the spectrum of technology solutions that can help firms to operate digitally.
Cloud technology promotes more agility for conveyancing firms
Bronwyn Townsend, Senior Marketing Manager at InfoTrack, considers how technology can assist conveyancers with high volumes of work while social distancing restrictions are still in place
Pushed for money
Peter Rodd looks at three key areas of risk facing conveyancers today: push payment fraud, money laundering and additional enquiries
Help yourself
The new Help to Buy scheme went live in December, and buyers under the previous scheme have until 31 May 2021 to legally complete their purchase. Kathryn Taylor outlines how the schemes differ, and the actions solicitors need to take
