Islamic home finance demand at all time high
In 2016, the number of applications for Home Purchase Plans (HPPs) and Buy To Let Purchase Plans (BTLPP) from Al Rayan Bank reached a record high.
First-time buyer demand for family support builds
According to recent research, just under half of estate agents (47%) have observed a growth in the number of first-time buyers receiving financial support from family members.
Housing White Paper: Professional Opinion
Described as helping the “homeowners of tomorrow”, the recently released Housing White Paper outlines the government’s long-term plan to deal with the UK’s housing crisis.
Howden launch cyber liability insurance for conveyancers
Howden, the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) preferred professional indemnity insurance (PII) broker, have a launched a bespoke cyber liability insurance product for the conveyancing profession. Premiums start from £270 with discounted insurance rates for SLC member firms.
Rent contract reaches £1.3bn
A man who purchased a flat has discovered that his ground rent would cost £1.3bn over the course of the whole lease.
Land Registry consultation: movement towards digital conveyancing
If a set of proposals by the Land Registry are approved, paper property deeds may finally be replaced by electronic documents.
CIWEM Report: Clear case for stronger SuDs Legislation
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) have published new research urging the government to ensure that new housing developments include sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), as standard.
TWPS adds new RiskView Commercial report to its search portfolio
We are delighted to inform customers that Landmark’s innovative RiskView Commercial report is now available from Thames Water Property Searches.