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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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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.
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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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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.
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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
Companies House reforms introduce identity verification, stricter filing checks and stronger enforcement powers. Landowners, developers and businesses should prepare for the changes, which may affect due diligence, joint ventures, SPVs and commercial property transactions.
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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
Possible caps on lifetime gifting could change how families transfer wealth and plan for inheritance tax. Anyone considering substantial gifts should understand how potential reforms may affect existing exemptions, long-term plans and the value ultimately passed to beneficiaries.
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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.