The Southall Stench: Developer facing Legal Action over Remediation
Residents are preparing a legal challenge to the remediation and redevelopment of a former gasworks in Southall, West London. After 2 years of petrol-like odours and numerous complaints to the council, developers and regulators, they want to stop the building work and are seeking compensation for injury. Southall Waterside is one of the most ambitious […]
LFS Shortlisted Firms for Young Conveyancer of the Year 2019
The Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference and gala dinner with awards ceremony have become a leading conveyancing event in the UK, with its array of innovative ideas, exhibitors and speakers. The 2019 event, which is sponsored by Groundsure, brings together the conveyancing industry to celebrate its achievements in the last 12 months, will take place […]
Stakeholders Discuss Collaborative Improvements To New Build Sector
The new build sector responded to the call from tmgroup who wish to find a collaborative new dawn in the new build sector. It was refreshing to witness the sector’s stakeholders committed to discussing how vital cogs in the new build process could be oiled in order to transform the sector in the future. The […]
Expert Warns Passive Conveyancers Reluctant To Embrace Technological Changes
Technology plays a huge role in the modern home buying and selling process. The majority of home buyers now utilise online property portals in order to peruse available property and assess their options. From this initial starting point, the consumer is looking for similar new technologies to help make the process safe, efficient and quick. […]
Is Housing Dependent On Bank Of Mum And Dad?
‘The Bank of Mum and Dad’ (BOMAD) is set to become the 11th largest financial lender in the UK, highlighting its importance in the property market. There has been an increase in financial support from the BOMAD as older relatives offer loans worth a collective £6.3 billion to the younger generation. Research conducted by Legal […]
Failed Housing Transactions In 2019 Increase Marginally
Over a quarter of home sales fell through in the second quarter of 2019. According to a report from Quick Move Now, 25.49% of home moves fell through between March and June this year. Whilst this represents a 2.16% increase on the 23.33% property purchase fall through rate from the opening quarter of 2019, it […]