Homeowners want new lenders
Consumers welcome the dominance of the big six lenders being broken and new lenders such as Tesco, Virgin Money and M&S providing more creative approaches to mortgage lending. According to new research from housing investment and equity loan provider Castle Trust, 82% of homeowners want more to be done to make it easier for new […]
Number of registered solicitors increases
The Law Society has released key data on the state of the solicitor’s profession in 2012. The statistics reveal that there were 10,102 firms registered in 2012, down very slightly from 10,202 in 2011. Whilst the number of firms decreased the number of solicitors increased from 121,933 to 128,778. The number of new admissions was […]
SIPPclub launches residential property campaign
The SIPPclub is seeking opinions on whether the conversion of unused space in commercial properties in high streets and town centres to residential use could be allowed within pension schemes. The SIPP information service is inviting members of the public and the property and pension industries to take part in the survey. The campaign will […]
Landmark makes key appointments
Landmark Information Group, the supplier of digital mapping, property and environmental risk information, has announced the appointment of seven new team members who are joining its Environment Land & Property Division. They will provide a combination of business development, account management and sales roles. Carole Oliver joins Landmark as Group Business Development Manager. In addition, […]