Wosskow Brown News
The first three months of this year has seen a new record number of mortgage loans given to a certain group of people; home movers. Non-Stop Mortgage Loans Market Catalysed by Home Movers The market has seen somewhat of a U-turn in the past year, with the first lockdown causing a crash in the property…Continue reading
As of 31st May 2021, the Personal Injury industry has seen a massive shake-up, meaning that we (along with all other solicitors) will not be able to help people with smaller, low impact Road Traffic Accident (RTA) claims. Official Injury Claim The changes in the industry’s processes come as a new online portal, Official Injury…Continue reading
Automated Lane-Keeping Systems (ALKS) would be the very first type of ‘self-driving’, hands-free method of driving to be legalised in the UK, according to the Department for Transport. This jaw-dropping technology can control the speed of a car up to 37mph (60km/h), as well as the position of the car in a single lane. The…Continue reading
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) recently warned house builders Countryside and Taylor Wimpey that they could face legal action if they don’t remove their ‘unfair’ leasehold contract terms in relation to raising ground rent. The UK watchdog expressed its worry that house builders could be in danger of breaching consumer protection law. Another two…Continue reading
The government’s 5% Deposit Mortgage Scheme, which was announced in the Spring Budget, is now underway, helping first-time buyers onto the property ladder. How will the 5% Deposit Mortgage Scheme Work? It is designed to help people buy a home despite struggling to put down a deposit. The lower required deposit will help people in…Continue reading
Good news in today’s budget for those looking to move house. Rishi Sunak announces extension to Stamp Duty Holiday & 95% Mortgage GuaranteesContinue reading
Rishi Sunak MP has announced, as part of the Spring 2021 Budget, that the furlough scheme will remain in place until the end of September 2021.Continue reading
Thursday 25th February saw the live broadcast of the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2021. Hosted by the enthusiastic Lucy Porter, 18 awards were handed out to various companies all around the Yorkshire region. The Wosskow Brown Foundation were given the first award Lucy gave out that night, the Accelerator of the Year Award! Yorkshire Financial Awards…
Following Boris Johnson’s speech last night (4th January 2021), Wosskow Brown Solicitors confirm that we are still fully operational. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and each lockdown, we have remained open for business. We would like to reassure all our clients, both current and future, that we are here to help. Most of our staff will…Continue reading
The room was certainly full of Christmas Spirit as Wosskow Brown Solicitors confirmed their continued patronage of the Sheffield Chamber for an 8th year. Wosskow Brown’s Partners, Ian Brown, Ian Osborn and Jamie Brown were taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day when Sheffield Chamber’s Tom Sutton called by to present the Patron’s…Continue reading