Rightmove Announces Summer Housing Price Cuts
Recent research, carried out by Rightmove price index, has shown that newly-marketed property suggests an asking price reduction of 2.3%, around £7,200 drop on the average price of a house. The statistics also highlight that sales are down by 0.8% when compared with August 2017. The 2.3% drop is a 0.2% increase from the 2.1% […]
Industry expert comments on shared ownership and its impact on the conveyancing sector
Shared ownership schemes are aimed at first time buyers who do not earn enough to buy a home outright. The scheme is a cross between buying and renting whereby the borrower owns a share but rents the remaining share at a reduced rate. Getting on the property ladder is becoming more and more difficult for […]
UK’s first paperless mortgage process launched by RBS
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has launched the UK’s first totally paper-free mortgage process using Vizolution innovated technology. The new digitalised process which is powered by Vizolution is available at RBS, Natwest and Ulster Bank. Vizolution’s DigiDocs advanced technology allows bank customers to complete their mortgage applications via a digital process, while in the comfort […]
Shoosmiths enjoys continued conveyancing growth
Following the law firm Shoosmiths recent opening of a new residential development practice in Manchester, the company have further announced that the Manchester branch continues to grow. The Manchester team at Shoosmiths, launched by Lisa Gibbs 15 months ago, have grown to a conveyancing team of nine specialists. Increasing client demand and sustained success could also […]
Stewart Title Has Moved
Stewart Title Limited is pleased to announce that its head office has relocated to new premises in London’s Haymarket. “We’ve experienced growth in both policies underwritten and the recruitment of new underwriters, resulting in the review and update of our offices in London,” commented Stewart’s UK Country Manager, Stephen Smith. “Despite helping thousands of home […]