Law Society of Scotland Sep Rep video
We reported in March that the Law Society of Scotland had voted on the issue of separate representation. Following discussion at their AGM on 22nd March, they voted in favour of introducing mandatory separate representation for borrower and lender. The Law Society of Scotland has published the video of that debate online. The video is […]
Valuations at post 2007 high
The total number of residential valuations conducted in March rose for the sixth consecutive month, taking them to a level not seen since March 2007. According to the latest Housing Market Activity Report by Connells Survey & Valuation valuations were up 24% from the same time last year. John Bagshaw, Corporate Services Director of Connells […]
House prices continue to increase
According to the latest LSL House Price Index over the last year prices have risen by an average of £6,700. The majority of this increase can be attributed to significant increases in London. If London was taken out the picture a more modest increase of £1,117 would be seen. Prices fell in only one of […]
Myhomemove announces conference line-up
Myhomemove, have announced the agenda for their conference to be held at the Heritage Motor Centre on 17th April. The event will include a line-up of guest speakers sharing cutting-edge industry knowledge, a gala dinner and a charity auction in aid of The Estate Agency Foundation. Confirmed speakers include; Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive at the […]
Majority of home owners think home valued correctly
70% of UK homeowners believe the current price of their property reflects its actual value. The Legal & General quarterly Mortgage Mood survey found that 5% of those surveyed believe their current house price is actually above what they might expect. These survey looks at the attitude of British homeowners and first-time buyers on a […]
79% hope to own house within 10 years
The Council for Mortgage Lenders have published the results of an extensive YouGov survey into attitudes to home ownership. The survey found that 79% of British adults would like to be home-owners in 10 years’ time. This is one of the lowest figures from the last 30 years and down significantly from a year ago […]