Repossessions fall 24%
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has revealed today that repossessions by first charge lenders in 2010 accounted for just 0.3% of all mortgages, 24% lower than 2009. In the fourth quarter the number of repossessions was down 11% on the third quarter and down 26% on the same period in 2009, this marks the fifth […]
NLIS celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary
The National Land Information Service (NLIS) is celebrating its ten year anniversary. Since it was founded in February 2001, NLIS has delivered over 19 million official electronically sourced land and property searches through its channels to solicitors and licensed conveyancers. The NLIS Hub is connected to all local authorities in England and Wales, Land […]
Localism Bill – Will it bring chaos to the property market?
The new Localism Bill proposes changes to the planning system including strengthening authorities’ powers to tackle abuse of the system and the Law Society is warning that changes could bring yet more uncertainty to the housing market. The Bill will allow local planning authorities to pursue a planning enforcement order at any time after it […]
Buy to Let market continues to improve
According to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders the buy to let market grew by 7% in 2010. An estimated 1.3 million buy to let mortgages were outstanding at the end of the year, reportedly worth £152 billion and accounting for 12% of the total value of mortgages outstanding. Buy to let […]
National Conveyancer maximises broker incentives
Goldsmith Williams say that they are taking the initiative from a record-breaking football transfer window by “funding a move for the best players in the market”. The national conveyancing solicitors have increased their broker incentives to as much as £95, mirroring the activity of England’s football clubs. Intermediaries will now receive a £95 cash introduction […]
Conveyancing Fee Earner – Wakefield
Employer Details: Minster Law Solicitors Job Title: Conveyancing Fee Earner Salary Band: TBA Narrative: Minster Law has quickly established itself as the largest RTA/personal injury law practice in the country and are continuing to grow at a rapid rate. We operate from impressive premises in both York and Wakefield and currently employ over 600 people. […]