Sellers urged to take advantage of captive buyer audience
The average property price in the UK has risen by 12 per cent annually to a new high of £215,749, despite the mortgage market tightening, according to new figures. New buyer registrations increased by 29 per cent, while the supply of homes rose by only five per cent, leaving seven per cent of buyers chasing […]
Changes to consumer law to come into force
New consumer regulations (the Regulations) will come into force on June 13 that will supersede the current law for contracts between retailers and consumers on or after this date. Retailers need to update their processes and systems so that they comply with the new changes under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013. Changes that alter the […]
Property market rebounds in May
Activity in the UK housing market has bounced back from the effects of new mortgage affordability rules according to a new report. Property valuations activity was up three per cent on month in May after a 15 per cent month-on-month fall in April. First time buyers form a significant part of the renewed overall growth, […]
Too stressed, under paid in a firm that doesn’t value conveyancing?
Karen Babington of Today’s Conveyancer Jobs reviews the conveyancing jobs market and sees conveyancers are starting to vote with their feet. The question is are you in the right role? Today’s Conveyancer Jobs board was re-launched three months ago and we have been surprised by its success and growth. With over 300 jobs having been […]
Land Registry to widen its powers and take on local land charge searches
Land Registry is making it easier to register a property in England and Wales. It is to become the sole registering authority for Local Land Charges (LLC) in England and Wales, leading to a standardised national fee for the first time and an end to the existing ‘postcode lottery’. The changes will also lead to […]