Conveyancing solicitors under heavy pressure to meet client demands to complete transactions ahead of the expiry of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday on 30 June

Conveyancing solicitors are under heavy pressure to meet client demands to complete transactions ahead of the expiry of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) holiday on 30 June. 

The Law Society has published new guidance for conveyancing solicitors, but whether they will find time to read and benefit from it is another matter. 

The guidance covers managing clients’ expectations and provides practical suggestions for dealing with transactions. 

Acknowledging the most challenging circumstances conveyancers are working in, Law Society of England and Wales president I. Stephanie Boyce said:<...

Nicola Laver
Editor
Solicitors Journal

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