Hoowla customer success story: Martin Elliott & Co.

Martin Elliott & Co is a small local firm in Colchester. With over 30 years in practice, the firm has built a reputation for delivering sound legal advice and support to its clients in the Colchester area. The firm provides services that include residential and commercial conveyancing, wills, probate and lasting powers of attorney. As […]
Revealed: Property industry needs to improve the wellbeing of its workers to thrive, according to research report

The wellbeing of property industry professionals has taken its toll with the economic downturn and cost-of-living crisis, with over a third threatening to quit the sector within the next five years, as the latest annual tmgroup research report revealed. Despite initial optimism as professionals emerged post-Covid with greater access to home working and flexible working, […]
Conveyancing fraud red flags

The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) has issued a warning about the increased risk of certain types of property fraud, particularly now that many transactions are carried out remotely. At Veya, we help conveyancers spot warning signs early on, ensuring that higher-risk files are allocated to experienced property lawyers who are made aware of […]
Purplebricks sold to online agency rival Strike for £1

Online estate agency Purplebricks has announced it has entered a conditional sale agreement to transfer its business, assets, and most of its liabilities to rival Strike for £1. The deal – which is subject to shareholder approval – will see CEO Helena Marston step down upon completion. All other employees will transfer to Strike, though […]
Time taken to sell home down 44 days in last 12 months – study

New analysis has revealed the average time taken to sell a home – from a property first being listed for sale to completion – has fallen by 44 days over the last 12 months. GetAgent.co.uk monitors the time it takes to sell a home across every postcode of England and Wales. They found that over […]
Talbots Law moves into Coventry with Sarginsons Law acquisition

Talbots Law has announced the acquisition of Sarginsons Law having seen fees accelerate to £22m in 2022, will retain all of the company’s 20 legal professionals. This includes Managing Partner Ian Cox, Finance Partner Lynne Robson and Partners Chris Bailey and Simon Booth. Plans are already in place to invest in the refurbishment of its […]