Pensioners forced to sell homes
As studies indicate the average annual care home cost at £30,000, the likelihood of elderly people being forced to sell their homes increases.
Building client communication
Making up almost 1 in 4 legal complaints in 2015/16, conveyancing is the most complained about area of law, according to the Legal Ombudsman report.
Plant experts predict Invasives Code will help property industry
Experts in invasive plant species, including Japanese knotweed, are calling for greater uptake of the Invasives Code, predicting it will help property professionals to understand the Code and its implications. Formerly known as the Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) Code, it is set by The Invasive Non-Native Specialists Association (INNSA) and the recently renamed Invasives Code, […]
Withdraw searches online
For business customers, the Land Registry’s online transaction channel – the portal – can now be used to withdraw official lodged searches.