Almost all housebuilders think government will miss housebuilding target
According to a recent survey, 86% of housebuilders don’t believe that the Government’s homebuilding target is achievable.
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London sees rise in fresh listings hit three-year high
Recent data has revealed that whilst London saw housing stock hit a three-year high last month, the rest of the UK saw a decline in new supply.
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Search Acumen comments on the launch of the central, digital Local Land Charges register
Search Acumen is excited to get down to work and begin to utilise HM Land Registry’s (HMLR) newly opened, central digital Local Land Charges (LLC) register. It is early days, but we think the ability to immediately execute LLC searches will completely transform UK property transactions. According to HMLR, decentralised LLC searches ranged from a […]
SearchFlow completes first digitised Local Land Charges search through NLIS
Yesterday, SearchFlow completed their very first Local Land Charges (LLC1) search with HM Land Registry (HMLR), following the digitisation of Warwick District Council’s LLC1 data. The order was processed in just a matter of seconds through the NLIS hub and marks a step-change in the way Local Land Charges search data is accessed and processed. […]
Some UK lettings agents failing to provide correct information
A recent investigation has revealed that letting agents in some parts of the UK are not giving prospective tenants the correct information.
Biggest yearly price rise seen across Welsh holiday hotspots
Recent research has revealed that holiday lettings hotspots in Wales have experienced the highest annual rise in price across the whole of the UK.
What’s the real impact of the leasehold scandal on mortgage applications?
Increasing reports of people having mortgage applications blocked due to rising ground rents show that the leasehold scandal continues to rattle on. However, cases of lender rejection where the annual increase is minimal signals that the repercussions for leaseholders could be more significant than anticipated.
8th Housing Minister in 8 Years – Industry share their view
The last 48 hours have seen some significant changes to the Prime Minister’s Cabinet, with the public left wondering who’s going to make the next move.
Terrafirma becomes first commercial organisation licensed by The Law Society to produce official CON29M Report
Terrafirma, an expert provider of environmental information and data intelligence, has become the first commercial organisation to be licensed by The Law Society as a ‘Report Producer’ of the official CON29M Report, a mandatory requirement for property and land purchase in coal mining areas.
Does reducing prices really lead to faster sales?
Recent research from an independent estate agency firm questions the notion that sellers need to drop the price of their homes to get them off the market.
Kit Malthouse confirmed as new Housing Minister
The identity of the new Minister of State for Housing has now been confirmed.
New housing minister to be appointed as Raab made Brexit Secretary
A new housing minister is set to be appointed after Dominic Raab was made Brexit Secretary earlier today (09/07/18).
Mortgage product numbers hit decade high
New data has revealed that July saw the number of residential mortgage products grow by 244 month-on-month.
Construction industry licensing receives consumer support
New research has revealed the significant majority of home owners and builders would support the introduction of a scheme to stamp out rogue traders.
Japanese Knotweed judgment upheld by Court of Appeal
A challenge by Network Rail in relation to a private nuisance claim over Japanese Knotweed has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal.
LFS secure Government speaker for key panel debate on referral fees
Law Firm Services (LFS) is pleased to announce that Matt Prior of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will be appearing at this year’s Conference, sponsored by Groudsure.
Over a Third of ‘Millennials’ Reliant on Inheritance to Purchase Property
A new report from Sanlam UK has revealed 34% of 25-45-year-olds would use inheritance to purchase property – the second most commonly cited use. Whilst saving or investing came top at 38%, alarmingly, almost a quarter (24%) will be relying on inheritance to pay off debt.
DevAssist sponsor National Awards
DevAssist is thrilled to be sponsoring the Conveyancer of the Year Award at this year’s Eclipse Modern Law Conveyancing Awards.
