Updates
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FeatureThe pros of AML audits
Anti-money laundering continues to remain a high priority for the regulator and firms should be considering an audit to evaluate the extent to which they are in the scope of AML regulations. Amy Bell outlines the advantages
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Free RICS event on Japanese Knotweed
Book your place on this free webinar to learn more about new published guidance on the invasive plant
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New conveyancing forms launched
In an effort to make more information available upfront, trade and representative bodies have updated some important conveyancing forms.
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On cyber alert
Clive Newport explains what you can do to avoid cyber threats as the professional indemnity insurance market hardens
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Voting is now open for Council seats in contested constituencies
The polls for Council elections have now opened in contested constituencies, including commercial property, where members will be invited to elect their Council representatives.
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Survey: Women in leadership in law – compensation and benefits
Take part in an anonymous survey to help Thomson Reuters investigate market trends in the role of compensation and women in leadership.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Webinar: AML update (OnDemand)
This webinar offfers practical advice to prevent you and your firm falling victim to a money laundering scam.
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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
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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.
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Remote control
Lorraine Richardson considers some of the risks that remote working presents for conveyancing firms, and what they can do to mitigate them
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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.
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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.
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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 .
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Updated anti-money laundering guidance from Legal Sector Affinity Group
The Legal Sector Affinity Group (LSAG) has updated its anti-money laundering (AML) guidance for the legal sector.
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Surcharge for non-UK residents buying homes
From 1 April 2021, non-UK residents buying residential property in England and Northern Ireland will need to pay a 2% surcharge.
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Government announces home-ownership reforms
On 7 January 2021, the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick announced that millions of leaseholders will be given a new right to extend their lease by 990 years, as part of large-scale reforms to home ownership
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Legal services in national lockdown – 2021
The UK government has published guidance on the new national lockdown announced on 4 January 2021.
