The leasehold golden goose

All conveyancers are aware of the rip-off faced by clients buying leasehold flats – the fees for the management pack, the fees for the deed of covenant, the fees for giving notice of the transfer of ownership etc. The Conveyancing Association has been in the forefront of campaigning to provide more protection for buyers and […]
Number of homes built in last year over 100,000 short of government target

The number of homes started in the UK has increased 2% in the year to June with 144,280 homes started, according to new figures released by the Department for Communities and Local Government. Comparing the first and second quarters of the year, seasonally adjusted starts were up 2% and completions up 7%. However the Government […]
Bricks equivalent to 5,800 Conwy Castles needed to fix UK housing crisis

The UK has a 1.4 billion brick deficit enough to build Conwy Castle 5,830 times over according to research compiled by the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The National Association for Estate Agents (NAEA) says that’s also equivalent to 740 Big Bens, 40 Tower Bridges, 3,090 Manchester Town Halls or all of the houses in […]
Stamp duty aftershock triggers rollercoaster ride for conveyancers ahead of Brexit vote

Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – Q2 2016 edition
Free event with SRA Director of Regulatory Policy on 6 Sept 2016

The SRA Director of Regulatory Policy, Chris Handford, is attending a free event in London to discuss proposed changes to the SRA Handbook and Accounts Rules with firms. The event will be an opportunity for firms to share their views, ask the SRA questions, and learn from other’s experiences. Katie Jackson, Director at Honne, will […]