Breaking News: M&S to offer mortgages early next year
M&S Bank has announced plans to offer mortgages early next year. The retailer’s banking arm will be taking on the likes of on Tesco and Sainsbury’s with assurances of “competitive rates across a range of terms”. As yet, there is no indication as to what those rates might be and no firm date for launch. […]
Government launch consultation on regulatory leasehold body
The creation of an independent regulatory body is being considered by the government to oversee the leasehold sector.
HMLR applications see monthly fall
The latest transaction data for England and Wales revealed a monthly fall in the number of applications completed by HM Land Registry (HMLR).
BPL announces “business as usual” following Metamorph buyout
Last week, consolidator Metamorph Law made a further acquisition with the buyout of conveyancing firm, BPL Solicitors. Formed in 2005 by solicitors David Bridge and Mark Stimson, BPL, which has offices across the south-west, has around 100 staff and specialises in panel-focused residential conveyancing and remortgage work. It also provides bespoke, high-end residential conveyancing, construction […]
Thames Water Property Searches free CPD: Register today to attend
Thames Water Property Searches are hosting a free Residential CPD on Monday 11 December at the Crowne Plaza, Gatwick.
Land Registry to offer first registration application results online
From Monday (23rd October 2017), business customers will be able to receive first registration application results online. According to the Government website, customers who use the HM Land Registry service will have access to the results of such applications via the portal, but only in certain circumstances. These circumstances are when: All the supporting documents […]