In the wake of Bovis Homes having to pay £7m in repair costs, new questions have been raised regarding the standard of new-build properties.Read More
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Propertymark has recently issued its January Housing Report.Read More
Following the recent release of the 2016 housebuilding statistics from the Department for Communities and Local Government, Director of Search Acumen, Andy Somerville has commented: “2016 housebuilding starts soared to their highest level seen in England since the financial crisis in 2008 – reaching over 150,000 across all dwellings. During a year filled with uncertainty, many […]Read More
CDS Sales Director, Richard Pickles shares his thoughts on the High Court’s decision regarding Article 50 as well as the implications for the post-referendum economy.Read More
According to recent research from Halifax, yearly savings for first-time buyers fell in comparison to those who rent, dropping last year to £651, from £879 in 2015.Read More
According to a recent report, the growth in house prices has fallen to its lowest rate since 2013 due to warnings against overpricing.Read More
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HMRC property statistics for January 2017 have recently been released.Read More
The people of Sudbury, a town in Suffolk, have had to endure traffic chaos for more than a month due to a gaping sinkhole that has occurred in the centre of the town.Read More
Legal Eye are carrying out a short survey on the challenges law firms are facing in 2017 in relation to risk and compliance. All survey responses will be collated and a summary report provided to those who choose to leave contact details. The survey takes less than 5 minutes and all responses are treated with […]Read More
Land Registry practice guide 6 has recently been amended in relation to the evidence required to remove a restriction.Read More
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – 2016 end-of-year editionRead More
Say what you think The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s soon to be issued consultation could have a huge impact in the event of a claim. Howden encourages all law firms to make their thoughts known As I write this, the April 2017 solicitors’ renewal season is hull-down on the horizon. The October renewal is still fresh […]Read More
The Transaction Data indicates that in January, 1,563,350 applications were completed by Land Registry.Read More
I think that it is fair to say that many conveyancers have been shocked by the decision in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya (see Today’s Conveyancer January 30th 2017). But it is consistent with previous court decisions and follows basic principles. The buyer’s solicitors were held liable to a buyer client for breach […]Read More
Modern Law is excited to announce the return of the Eclipse Proclaim Modern Law Conveyancing Awards on Thursday the 13th July.Read More
According to recent research, those trying to get onto the housing ladder borrowed a record amount of money during 2016.Read More
Land Registry have provided Today’s Conveyancer with further comments on their recently released proposals which may result in electronic documents replacing paper property deeds.Read More
Recent research has indicated that the total number of conveyancing firms grew in 2016, breaking the five-year trend.Read More
Despite the fall in the average selling price of one of its’ properties, Cala Homes has predicted a record-breaking year of profits as well as revenues.Read More
The Church of England has an untapped resource of 105,000 acres of unused landRead More
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