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News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
News and information about Home Legal Direct and about the conveyancing industry as a whole.
Published 21st May 2021
During the pandemic, more home-movers than ever before turned to online conveyancing panel managers. Not only do they provide a faster and smoother service, but online conveyancing firms also help givePublished 23rd April 2021
If you are a prospective homebuyer, you have likely heard of the latest Government initiative. Many are set to benefit from the launch of the new Government-guaranteed mortgage scheme. Following the PrimePublished 16th March 2021
Following the launch of the stamp duty land tax holiday in July last year, it went on to be a huge success. It motivated homebuyers in the wake of the first national lockdown after many realised theirPublished 19th February 2021
As the effects of the last year continue to unfold, the property market keeps moving forward. To push through the thousands of property transactions that have commenced during this time, the industryPublished 25th January 2021
Finding your perfect home is a dream come true for many. Although it may seem like a straightforward process, conveyancing is a specialist practice. A conveyancing lawyer carries out the lawful processPublished 22nd January 2021
As we continue to move forward during this uncertain time, the property market progresses too. With all eyes firmly focused on the imminent deadline of the stamp duty holiday, professionals and individualsPublished 22nd December 2020
We have seen many updates and changes in the property industry over recent weeks. From heightened calls to extend the stamp duty holiday following the statement released by the Treasury, to the returnPublished 16th December 2020
The government has announced there will be no extension of the current stamp duty holiday. They confirmed the planned deadline of 31 March 2020 will be the final day of the tax break. After this date,Published 10th December 2020
As 2020 draws to a close, many are reflecting on the challenges we have all faced this year. It was impossible to predict the true extent of what COVID-19 would bring. The “new normal” has madePublished 24th November 2020
The deadline for the stamp duty holiday is fast approaching. Across the country, excited homebuyers are still eager to take advantage of the welcome tax break. As a result, high street conveyancersPublished 12th October 2020
During the virtual Conservative party conference that took place on 6th October, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a radical new scheme to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder. In a bidPublished 9th October 2020
The benefits of choosing online conveyancing during the pandemic During this uncertain time, the idea of moving seems more daunting than ever. Our daily lives have been transformed by the restrictions putPublished 10th September 2020
It is a new home owner’s worst nightmare: they find their dream home, build up a heap of excitement while they wait for the legal applications to be processed, only to find out that the sale has fallenPublished 9th September 2020
With the recently-announced stamp duty holiday in effect until March of next year, inquiries for UK residential properties up to £500,000 have skyrocketed almost overnight. Many United Kingdom residentsPublished 20th August 2020
On the 8th of July this year, Chancellor of the Exchequer – Rishi Sunak – announced temporary alterations to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This came after month-on-month property enquiries fellPublished 20th July 2020
Finding the right property conveyancer is more important than ever before – especially for home buyers. On Wednesday 8 July 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a stamp duty tax holiday for propertyPublished 23rd June 2020
A good property conveyancer can make all the difference between getting your dream home and losing out. Every home buyer dreams of finding the perfect property. For some, it may be the very first purchasedPublished 28th May 2020
With the economy now open, buyers and sellers will have a lot more to consider when selecting a property solicitor. While lockdown has ended, the pandemic is still changing the way that property transactionsMon - Fri: 8am to 7:30pm
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