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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Buying or selling property involves more than just transferring ownership — it requires careful management of legal and financial obligations, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
As climate change increasingly shapes the UK housing landscape, buyers, lenders, and conveyancers are adapting to new environmental realities. From flood risks to long-term sustainability concerns, these factors are now influencing decisions at every stage of a property transaction.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Our specialist residential conveyancing team helps clients navigate every aspect of buying, selling, or transferring property — from legal checks to managing costs like Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). With potential tax reforms on the horizon, it’s vital for property owners, buyers, and investors to stay informed.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Recent media coverage around Angela Rayner’s property dealings highlights just how important accuracy, compliance, and transparency are in conveyancing. These lessons aren’t only for politicians — they apply to every buyer, seller, and solicitor involved in the property process.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
With ongoing discussions around modernising property transactions, it’s important to understand what these changes could mean for buyers, sellers, and conveyancers.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Stable buyer demand, increased property listings and easing mortgage rates are creating a more balanced housing market. Buyers may benefit from greater choice, while realistic pricing and early legal preparation remain important for sellers.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Relaxed mortgage-affordability rules may give some buyers access to a wider range of borrowing options. However, applicants must still satisfy the lender’s individual income, expenditure, deposit, credit and affordability requirements before receiving an offer.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Anti-Money Laundering reforms aim to make identity and source-of-funds checks more consistent, secure and efficient. Property clients should prepare identification, address evidence and financial documents early to reduce the risk of conveyancing delays.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
The National Housing Bank could help developers unlock stalled sites through lower-cost infrastructure finance, brownfield remediation funding and support for early-stage development. Accessing this funding may also introduce additional planning, security and compliance requirements.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
The Glastonbury scheme highlights how trusts can still play a valuable role in succession and estate planning despite inheritance-tax considerations. With careful structuring, they may help families manage assets, retain appropriate control and plan for future generations.