Growth in remortgage activity following base rate rise
New research has revealed that the December saw the number of remortgages grow by 41% year-on year.
The evolution of the market and our Technical Protocol
Back in 2013, at the start of the journey as far as the Conveyancing Association (CA) was concerned, we – along with representatives of panel management companies – drafted our very first Technical Protocol.
Cost-effectiveness of lawyers falls for small businesses
New research has revealed a growing level of scepticism among small businesses when it comes to lawyers providing value for money.
LFS Announce new ‘Best Use of Technology’ Award
Law Firm Services have announced that as part of the 2018 LFS Conveyancing Awards, there will be a new award for the ‘Best use of Technology’ in Conveyancing.
Agency warns of fake property advert scam
Online fraudsters are targeting prospective tenants by offering listed properties at a lower price.
Conveyancers experience first annual drop in workload in six years
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – 2017 end-of-year edition Conveyancing volumes shrunk by 12% last year – from 1,077,959 in 2016 to 952,966 in 2017 – the first annual drop in workloads since 2011, reflecting a subdued property market The average firm completed 171 transactions in 2017, down 11% on 2016 and down 1% from […]
2017 sees FTB numbers hit ten-year high
New data has revealed that the number of first-time buyers reached a ten year high in 2017, with the figure growing by 7.4% since the previous year.
How working for Countrywide Tax and Trust Corporation Ltd could be your next career move
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27% unlock property wealth to clear existing mortgage
Recent research has found that over a quarter (27%) of people who took out an equity release plan in 2017 did so to clear an existing mortgage.
Happy Valentines from Pali!
Hoping to win the hearts of a new audience, the national search provider has spread the love this week by injecting some fun in the lead up to Cupid’s annual celebration.
Latest HPI reveals December transactions fall
The latest HM Land Registry HPI has revealed a decline in annual property transactions.
Terrafirma launches expert Advisory Panel
Terrafirma, a specialist provider of bespoke solutions for the complex physical, financial and legal risks associated with the UK’s mining legacy and ground hazards, has announced the creation of an Advisory Panel to provide ongoing guidance and counsel to the business and its clients, with particular focus on educating property market stakeholders to ground hazards, and […]
Three new appointments made at Office for legal complaints
The Chair of the Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has today welcomed the appointment of three new non-executive directors.
“With wage growth falling, inflation biting and savings stagnating, home buyers are feeling the pinch”
Search Acumen comments on ONS House Price Index, December 2017 Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments:
2017 sees slowdown in house price growth
2017 saw house prices grow more slowly than the previous year according to the UK House Price Index.
London small site building programme aims to boost affordable housing
A new programme which aims to boost the number of affordable homes and use smaller builders has been launched in London.
Stewart Title’s Underwriting Team Welcomes Michael Sawyerr
To accommodate the growth we are experiencing and to ensure we continue to provide the unsurpassed service our clients have come to expect from us, Stewart Title is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Sawyerr to our Underwriting Team.
32% of money laundering alerts involve residential conveyancing
New research has revealed that nearly a third of suspected anti-money laundering infringements reported to the National Crime Agency have involved property deals.
2017 sees first annual house price fall in 5 years
2017 saw an annual house price drop of 0.4% across England and Wales.
