Category: Re-Mortgage
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025
Senior Women in Property Law – Career Journeys and Advice for the Next Generation In honour of International Women’s Day 2025 and the theme #AccelerateAction, we celebrate the outstanding achievements of senior women in property law, particularly at Leading Property Lawyers (LPL), where over 50% of senior roles are held by women. By speaking to...
Increase in ultra-long mortgage
Pension consultancy LCP has revealed that more than a million mortgages have been issued in the past three years that extend beyond the borrowers’ retirement age. With high interest rates currently relatively high, many homebuyers or homeowners have had to take on loans with lengthy terms that will not be paid off by the time...
A Guide to Understanding Average Conveyancing Fees in the UK
When buying or selling a property, conveyancing is a critical part of the process. It involves the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another. One of the most common questions clients ask is, “What are the average conveyancing fees?” In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about conveyancing...
Caution urged when dealing with Stamp Duty reliefs and exemptions
The Law Society has warned that agents claiming to be able to secure Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refunds are putting property buyers at risk of substantial future bills. Conveyancers have contacted the Law Society saying that there has been a spate of organisations with “little or no expertise in the tax” and who “pay...
LPL Staff Spotlight – Meet David Platten, Outbound Customer Care Team Leader
At LPL, we love celebrating the incredible people who make our team stronger. This time, we’re putting the LPL staff spotlight on David Platten, our Outbound Customer Care Team Leader, whose passion for customer service and team development has made a real difference at LPL. LPL Staff Spotlight – David’s Journey David’s career in customer...
How Gabriela Goscimska is Shaping Careers at LPL
Gabriela Goscimska’s path into conveyancing has been both inspiring and dynamic. Reflecting on her career journey, Gabriela says: “Before joining LPL, I studied languages at the University of Manchester, and at the end of the 4 years, I decided to do a conversion course into Law. While studying the GDL and LPC, I worked in...
Stamp Duty on second homes increases by 2% in the latest budget
In Labour’s first budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the Stamp Duty surcharge on second homes will go up from 3% to 5%. This applies to residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland where contracts were exchanged after 30 October 2024. The government states that the increase is intended to help first-time buyers and...
Why join LPL? A career in conveyancing with real growth and development opportunities
At LPL, we’re not just another conveyancing firm. We’re committed to fostering talent, helping people grow and creating pathways for real career advancement. When you join us, you’re joining a company that values individual development and provides comprehensive training to support you every step of the way. Our goal is to attract motivated individuals who...
Government hopes to ban no-fault evictions by summer 2025
The government has introduced a Renters’ Rights Bill, which aims to provide greater for security for renters, and a ‘level playing field between tenants and landlords’. No-fault evictions – The new law will prevent landlords from evicting tenants in England under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. This Act currently allows landlords to give...
