Property law firm drives growth with new appointment
A Leicestershire based property law firm has recently appointed a new Operations Director.
Sixth of FTBs use parental loans to access housing ladder
Recent research has revealed that a sixth of first-time buyers are entering loan agreements with parents to help them take their first step on the property ladder.
Start of the year 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.
Search Acumen launches Search Basket Optimisation to harness growing property datasets
Search Acumen, the property technology and data provider, has launched Search Basket Optimisation, a new platform addition designed to help legal professionals identify the most efficient combination of property data and reports to complete due diligence on property transactions.
2018 sees housing market activity build
New data has revealed that January saw a 37% increase in the number of people in search of a new home.
Prices in regional cities on track to build
New research has revealed that average house prices in a number of cities across the UK are forecasted to grow by up to 30%.
Conveyancing Association announce ongoing support for ESTAS Conveyancing Awards
The Conveyancing Association (CA), the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry, has announced its ongoing support for the ESTAS Conveyancing Awards, with entries now open for the 2018 competition.
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New fund aims to speed up planning decisions
The government has announced new funding to help speed up decisions around planning and improve the pace of delivering quality new homes.
Launch of public register considered by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out its intention to consult on proposals to boost availability of information on individuals at authorised firms.
Growth of digital threats key concern among information security leaders
Over 80% of information security leaders are worried about the growth of digital threats.
Property sector representatives join forces to improve home-buying process
Individuals from a range of organisations across the property sector have joined forces to create the Home Buying and Selling Group.
Government still considering Housing Court
The launch of a court dedicated to housing is still being considered by the Government.
New register aims to build better understanding of what buyers want
A new register has been set up by a group of local councils in a bid to gain a better understanding of what prospective buyers are looking for in a new home.
Referral arrangements and Vendor disclosure discussed at Conveyancing Association Members Meeting
Lord’s Cricket Ground was the latest setting for the Conveyancing Association Members monthly Meeting which took place yesterday (21/02/18). The afternoon was full of interesting talks, networking opportunities and panel discussions, where members debated hot topics within the industry at present.
Housing sector redress consultation receives criticism
The government’s consultation to review the system for housing sector redress has come under scrutiny.
Barrister disbarred for conveyancing offence nine years after being struck off
The Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Service (BTAS) has disbarred a dual qualified barrister and solicitor almost a decade after he was struck off for working for both sides of a conveyancing transaction.
Long leases and forfeiture
Yes, I am going on about long leases again – and this time both houses and flats are involved.
Law Commission seeks conveyancer’s feedback on commonhold call for evidence
The Law Commission is seeking the views of conveyancers and property professionals to help shape a law which could help people own their flats outright.
Could subsiding legal fees help FTBs?
A new report has proposed a number of steps which could help first-time buyers make their way onto the property ladder.
