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).
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.
Recent findings from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) highlight a key challenge faced by professionals — inconsistent practices among banks when handling funds from deceased estates.
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.
With inheritance tax (IHT) often seen as one of the most contentious areas of estate planning, proposed reforms have reignited debate about fairness, complexity, and the long-term impact on families.
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.
With ongoing discussions around modernising property transactions, it’s important to understand what these changes could mean for buyers, sellers, and conveyancers.
Our Commercial Conveyancing expertise ensures businesses and property developers stay compliant with the latest legal requirements. The new Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act is changing how companies file information, verify identities, and maintain transparency — and these updates could directly affect your property transactions, joint ventures, and development projects.
Wills & Probate are at the heart of ensuring your wealth is protected and passed on smoothly to your loved ones. At Ives & Co, we specialise in guiding clients through estate planning with clarity and efficiency. Any changes to lifetime gifting rules could have a direct impact on your strategy — making it essential to stay informed about the potential implications.
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make — and the property market outlook can make a real difference to your plans. At Ives & Co, our Residential Conveyancing team helps clients move forward with confidence, even as market conditions shift. With Rightmove reporting stable buyer demand and signs of renewed confidence, the coming months may offer smoother opportunities for both buyers and sellers.
