HPI data indicates change in sales volume
The period between December 2016 and January 2017 saw minimal change in new buyer enquiries and transaction volumes
Conveyancing Foundation raises £50k for Children with Cancer UK
Convey Law, the Newport-based law firm, today (22nd March 2017) announced it has raised £50,000 for Children with Cancer through the Conveyancing Foundation’s Free Legal Fee Competition.
Search Acumen: ONS House Price Index (Jan 2017) and HMRC Property Transactions (Feb 2017)
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments: “Last week’s statistics on housing affordability proved just how disproportionate the gap between the average salary and house price has been over the past decade. Today’s ONS statistics reveal the first picture of the New Year and show us that the strong growth in UK house prices […]
Are you up-to-date on Conveyancing risk and fraud?
Geodesys have teamed up with experts in the fields of cyber security, environmental and property development to provide a highly informative seminar looking at the threats the modern conveyancer is exposed to and the best tools for remaining compliant. Learning outcomes Ensuring your transactions are following due diligence Identify the right report for the right […]
Reliable & Expert Indemnity Policies for Property Transactions is Vital
Searches UK are delighted to continue to offer conveyancers and solicitors with reliable and expert indemnity policies through Indemnities UK, backed by First Title Insurance plc.
ONS housing affordability statistics for England and Wales: 1997 to 2016
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments: “Today’s statistics reveal that the typical price paid for residential property in England and Wales increased by 259% between 1997 and 2016 – an obviously significant jump over nearly two decades. On average, working people could expect to pay around seven and a half times their annual salary […]
Transfer of property fees: Land Registry explains
Separate fees may be payable for property transfer even if a single transfer form is used.
Property demand heads North
Spring prices have received a dose of positivity last month, despite the year-on-year growth slipping to just 2.6%.
Dreamvar v Mishcon De Reya: When will Professional Indemnity Insurers patience run out?
The Mishcon case is not an isolated incident. Professional Indemnity (PI) Insurers have been hit repeatedly by similar claims.
Firm avoids £375,000 loss of client money
Lawyer Checker’s Account & Entity Screen saved a South-East property law firm from losing £375,000 of client funds to criminals
Preparing for retail market opening in the water industry: Impacts for the Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry
From April 2017, all non-household customers in England will be able to choose their supplier of water and sewerage retail services.
Legal Eye launches Compliance Bulletins
Legal Eye, a subsidiary of ULS Technology, have launched subscription-based Compliance Bulletins for Solicitors, Licensed conveyancers and CILEx professionals.
Exeter’s legal community unite for art-inspired fundraising campaign
Members of Exeter’s legal community have gathered in Southernhay to launch a campaign to support Devon Community Foundation, as it develops a cultural tribute following the Cathedral Yard fire.
Paycasso latest to join Conveyancing Association as Affiliate members
Paycasso, a global provider of software and services which authenticates the identity of consumers engaged in mobile
Damar Training launches CLC/SQA Conveyancing Apprenticeships and Diplomas
Damar Training, the long-established training provider, has partnered with the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Society of Mortgage Professionals react to Housing White Paper
The Society of Mortgage Professionals (SMP) have hesitantly welcomed the recent publication of the housing White Paper.
February transactions remain flat says RICS
Last months’ sales market showed key signs that it remained subdued as transaction volumes showed little change for the third consecutive month.
How insurance can eradicate stress over Japanese Knotweed
With at least one infestation of Japanese Knotweed in every 10km2 in the UK, there is a very good chance that every conveyancer has at some point dealt with a property at risk of an infestation of the invasive plant.
Clarified Premium Terms Better Meet Customer Needs
tmgroup are pleased to report that they have recently made some minor amendments to key sections of their Premium Terms
My Home Move settles into new location and plans to offer apprenticeships
My Home Move, the UK’s leading provider of mover conveyancing services, has settled into its new purpose-built home on Leicester’s Grove Park.
