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The Ongoing “Referral Fee” Debate
David Knapp, Partner and head of residential property at law firm Hart Brown, comments on the ongoing “referral fee” debate The subject of referral fees in conveyancing is a subject I have commented on a number of times in recent years, and the frustration that the Governments’ ban in certain areas of law has not […]
Housing Market Experts Respond To Spring Statement
The Spring Statement announced itself by declaring the financial promises do not amount to a budget with a number of housing measures being suggested to improve the broken housing market. In particular, the government will guarantee £3 billion of borrowing to housing associations across the UK to fund the Affordable Home Guarantee Scheme which will […]
Firms Must Adapt To Changing Consumer Behaviour
There was a time when a consumer’s purchasing opportunities were restricted: Sunday meant that the shops were closed and by the time the sun had set on another day, so had the ability to shop. Business and shopping hours were finite and limited. With technological advancements, our shopping experience is now 24/7. Consumer expectations have […]
UK’s Available Housing Stock Continues To Decline
A recent housing index, carried out by Agency Express, has echoed UK wide trends and sentiments that sellers remain nervous to enter the housing market in the midst of severe political uncertainty. Whilst sales increased to 16.9% from 15.5% in February 2018 nationally, new listings entering the market fell from 2.7% in February 2018 to […]