Conveyancing Association to hold inaugural Conference in partnership with Modern Law
The major issues facing conveyancers will be discussed at the inaugural Conveyancing Association Conference to be held on 3rd December at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea F.C. The conference will draw upon a wealth of conveyancing expertise to offer delegates practical help and guidance from leading experts, in tackling some of the most challenging issues facing the […]
Role of 95% LTV mortgages almost doubles under ‘Help to Buy 2’
95% loan-to-value (LTV) loans made up £3.43 of every £100 of mortgage lending since the Government’s guarantee scheme launched, up from £1.77 in the previous 18 months First time buyer lending grew by almost a third during the first half of ‘Help to Buy 2’ However first time buyer and 95% LTV lending activity fell […]
Gerry Fitzjohn appointed Board Chairman of The Property Ombudsman
After thirteen successful years with The Property Ombudsman (TPO), twelve years as Board Chairman of TPO, Bill McClintock will be officially standing down on 1st January 2016, and Gerry Fitzjohn, currently Vice Chairman of the Board, has been appointed to take up the position. Bill, who has over 50 years’ experience in estate agency, joined […]
Stay aware of flood risk this winter
Today’s breaking news once again brings the threat of flood to the forefront of concerns for home-owners this winter, as reports suggest that the UK is set to face a winter that will rival the major storms of 2013, with the Met Office’s warning of an expected foot and a half of rain over the […]