Initial launch phase of Right to Rent legislation commences
The first phase of the Right to Rent legislation commenced this month, which means landlords now need to perform immigration checks on potential renters and ensure they have the right to live within the UK. This legislation currently only applies to regions within the West Midlands, with the intention to roll out nationally within the […]
Bad communication between property professionals causes significant level of transaction failures
A recent survey from the Conveyancing Association has revealed nearly a quarter of property transactions have failed due to delays caused by poor communication strategies. Out of the 1,500 conveyancer respondents, 23% claimed insufficient communication between other conveyancers, legal representatives, lenders, and estate agents meant that the home moving process was hindered and wasn’t able […]