Abortive transaction protection – conveyancing considerations
The number of new companies offering abortive transaction protection for your conveyancing clients grew dramatically in 2014. Abortive transaction insurance is a service offering that was launched in 2013, and many of the providers are regulated under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The main providers of this type of cover are Searches UK, Box Legal, […]
A month to go to the INNSA Conference
The Invasive Non Native Specialists Association (INNSA) Conference which is being held at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester on 24th March will be a defining event for the invasive species industry. The Conference will mark the launch of the INNSA Code of Practice which will set the industry standard for the remediation […]
Stamp duty changes push first-time buyer deposits to 18 month high
January sees average first-time buyer deposit rise to £29,127, 15% higher than a year ago Average first-time buyer house-purchase price tops £160,000 for first time on record First-time buyer completions fall 19% on a monthly basis, due to a dip in applications over Christmas First-time buyer deposits have climbed 15% in a year to average […]
Conveyancer Slater – Tweet of the Week
This is certainly an interesting comment this week! Let us know what you think in the comments below. Conveyancing lawyers are definitely no 2 on my hate list after estate agents — Michael Berry (@whitepele888) February 25, 2015
January Market Trend Data from Land Registry
The January data shows an annual price increase of 6.7 per cent which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £179,492 compared with the peak of £181,101 in November 2007. House prices are up 1.3 per cent since December. The regional data indicates that: London experienced the greatest increase in its average […]
Bow Street Orange £180
Bow Street is the first Orange property on the London Monopoly board. Bow Street is a road situated in Covent Garden in Westminster, unlike the other streets in Covent Garden, Bow Street derived its name from its bow like shape rather than the Royal family. Bow Street was a diverse area, with houses in the […]