One in Three transactions collapse before completion
New research has revealed that a third of UK buyers who had their offer accepted saw the transaction fall through prior to completion.
First steps made for court modernisation
The House of Lords has introduced legislation to modernise courts and tribunals across the country.
Lawyer Checker Strengthens Team With New Appointment
Lawyer Checker, the provider of market-leading risk management solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Business Development Executive, Carrie Dainton.
Growth in remortgages seen across the UK
Recent data suggests the remortgage market has seen significant growth during Q1 of 2018 across many parts of the UK.
Interview with Prashant Maharaj of Anza Services LLP
Since starting in 2003, Prashant Maharaj has brought some of the UK’s top 50 conveyancing firms into India, taking responsibility for the management of their India operations.
Challenges ahead for Conveyancers in 2018
With the dust having barely settled on the recent Mishcon de Reya Appeal judgment, Today’s Conveyancer was eager to attend the Society for Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) & Bold Legal Group (BLG) Roadshow, which took place in Leeds yesterday.
Kent firm raises £20,000 for charity
The team at Martin Tolhurst have been getting involved in many fundraising events and activities throughout the year in aid of ellenor.
March house prices up on last year despite monthly dip
The latest data reveals that whilst UK house prices dipped by 0.2% in March, the year-on-year picture was more positive.
Latest data shows annual drop in transactions
The latest data has revealed that the number of completed UK property transactions has fallen by 12.9% compared to the previous year.
London FTBs pay twice as much as rest of the UK
Recent research has found that first time buyers in London pay twice the amount as their counterparts across the rest of the UK when taking their first step on the housing ladder.
April sees completed HMLR applications fall
The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that completed applications saw a drop last month.
Committee invites views on Tenant Fees Bill
The House of Commons Public Bill Committee is seeking feedback on the Tenants Fees Bill.
April sees property transactions remain flat
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HM Revenue & Customs property statistics for April 2018 were released today.
Welsh asking prices feel impact of LTT
Recent data has revealed that house prices in Wales have been significantly impacted by the introduction of the Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Ministers to be questioned on guidance for fracking planning
Ministers are set to be questioned on fracking planning guidance later today.
Asking prices for new listings reach record high
Recent data has revealed that May saw asking prices for new listings hit an all-time high despite levels of demand softening in the South.
Dreamvar Ruling – Mitigating the risk
Last week, the Court of Appeal delivered their verdict on Dreamvar v Mishcon de Reya – a case which has put conveyancers on high alert.
Conveyancing activity bounces back with big gains in early 2018
Conveyancing market roars into 2018 with a 12% increase in cases compared with Q4 2017 and a 11% increase compared to the same time last year Healthiest quarter for registered cases in nearly two years, while average firm cases up to an 18-month high The total number of firms completing between 200 and 500 transactions […]
The technologies shaking up the property sector
A Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) study concluded that people need better information about legal services to help them shop around more effectively.
Demand for rental homes could hit 6 million by 2025
New research suggests that demand for rented homes is on track to reach six million by 2025.
