Regional house price growth disparities shrink
Recent figures have indicated an annual fall in the growth of house prices, with 2017 concluding at a rate of 2.6% compared to 4.5% the previous year.
16,000 FTBs helped by Stamp Duty cut says Prime Minister
In the six weeks since it was announced, the first-time buyer Stamp Duty cut has already helped around 16,000 people access the housing ladder.
New website offers properties as raffle prizes
A new website has been launched offering visitors property as raffle prizes.
Claims for mortgage repossession rise
The number of mortgage possession claims have seen a growth over the last six months according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice.
New body aims to reinforce money laundering defences
A new watchdog has been introduced within the Financial Conduct Authority to strengthen defences against money laundering in the UK.
The Land Registry publishing data
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) cautiously welcomes the Land Registry’s decision to publish data in respect of requisitions.
November sees sales received for registration rise
Price paid data from HM Land Registry sets out the details of residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales.
New measures aim to crack down on rogue landlords
A number of new measures have been brought in by the government as part of the crackdown on rogue landlords.
HMLR plans to publish conveyancer data
New proposals set out by HM Land Registry could mean top conveyancers are ranked in accordance with completion of HMLR documentation.
