Cornerstone Tax unveils 26% of Brits unable to afford property due to stamp duty costs, while 15% of landlords are selling up amid rising costs David Hannah, Group Chairman of Cornerstone Tax, discusses the impact
The latest Mortgage Lending data from the Bank of England and FCA shows that the value of outstanding mortgage balances with arrears is 18% higher than a year earlier and has risen to £21.9 billion,
New data from client due diligence platform Thirdfort reveals that one fifth (22%) of red flags in completed Source of Funds (SoF) verification are raised for because the buyer has no mortgage, followed by buyers
Refuge, the largest specialist domestic abuse organisation in the UK, is marking 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence by shining a light on survivor experiences and reiterating that there is no excuse for abuse.
St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, London, also known as the Actor’s Church, held its annual Advent Service on 8th December with hundreds in attendance. The service featured a range of classic carols and some choice
The number of disputes over wills and estate divisions in England and Wales is climbing, with over 10,000 cases reported annually. A recent report from The Guardian noted a 5% rise in court claims related
Poor communication, delays and progression failures are among the top grievances cited by consumers using wills and probate services. The Legal Ombudsman (LeO) have published their annual report on customer complaints, collecting case studies and
AIIC Group (AIIC), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose, has completed the acquisition of 15 per cent of Taylor Rose Australia, its joint venture with the Australian firm, GTC Legal (“GTC”),
In a recent employment tribunal decision, a county court bailiff who sought permission to bring her miniature Yorkshire terrier as an emotional support animal during home visits faced dismissal of her claims for failure to
UK business owners have fast-tracked their exit plans over the past 12 months as CGT Budget raid looms, according to new research from professional services group Evelyn Partners. Nearly one in three have accelerated business
The LSB has claimed that there is ‘evidence from the sector, including the Bar Council’s own research and analysis, suggests women and racially minoritised lawyers are often more likely to experience bullying and harassment’. The
London law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP has partnered with Zenplans, a digital estate planning platform, to help clients and their advisors to conveniently and securely manage their affairs online. Zenplans provides law firms and
The UK government has unveiled it’s industrial strategy, a 10-year-plan to focus on boosting the ‘strongest sectors of the economy’. The Law Society has welcomed the new plan, with bosses hailing the strategy ‘bold and
For World Mental Health Day 2024, the solicitor’s charity is shining a spotlight on the importance of connection and support within the legal profession. The charity said ahead of the nationwide awareness day ‘we recognise
Approval that certain law firms will have to display all their pricing has been rubber stamped this week in accordance with tighter transparency regulations. The LSB gave CILEx Regulation approval this week to make alterations
A majority of UK lawyers have adopted generative AI or have plans in motion, almost four-times the number seen in Summer 2023. Lawyers say delivering work faster is the biggest benefit of AI, yet it
This week, the latest data from HM Courts & Tribunals Service on the probate registry has been published. The statistics indicate improvements on average, but the long delays still show the lasting impact of inexperienced
The Institute of Legacy Management (ILM) is launching its first-ever Love Your Legacy Manager (LYLM) campaign on 25 September, aimed at CEOs and senior managers across the charity sector. Designed to create awareness of the
Fourteen aspiring solicitors have been awarded a ‘sought after’ scholarship thanks to a diversity scheme that allows access into law despite economic and social obstacles. The Law Society of England and Wales’ Diversity Access Scheme
STEP, the global professional body for trust and estate practitioners, has today released its Tackling Economic Crime report outlining practical recommendations for preventing economic crime. STEP have said : ‘With 2024 being the biggest election
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