New homes market performing strongly
According to the SmartNewHomes index the average price for a new home in June was £232,292. The index records the price of new homes for sale by region and type of property and is mix adjusted, as well as tracking consumer demand for properties on a monthly basis. This figure is down 1.2% from May […]
Solicitors hit by fraudsters
From the Barking and Dagenham Post Nearly £1m is missing after fraudsters targeted a Romford solicitors’ firm, the Recorder has discovered. Fowkes & Son, based on Eastern Road, Romford was holding £1.7m of clients’ money in an account when its owners Olatubosun Daramola and Nefisa Mamudu sold it, in good faith, to the crooks, having […]
Remortgaging price wars hit market
In the last week many lenders have introduced new deals to the market. Santander is offering a record-breaking five-year fix at 2.99%, to borrowers with a 40% deposit. The deal is extremely similar to HSBC’s new offering, although HSBC are willing to take on non-customers. Both deals demand hefty deposits or equity and bring a […]
Young property lawyer up for new award
Emma Alsop, a property lawyer with Lanyon Bowdler, has been selected as one of three finalists shortlisted for Young Conveyancer of the Year at the 2012 LFS Conveyancing Awards. This is the launch year for the awards. They have been organised to recognise and reward those in the industry that have provided an outstanding service. […]