Fall in house prices slowed to -0.8%

After a successful January, the property market looks promising for the remainder of Q1. The rate of the fall in house prices has slowed to -0.8%, according to Zoopla’s latest House Price Index, with all activity measures up year on year. This has improved since recording a -1.4% low in October. Demand amongst property buyers […]
Conveyancing Foundation appoints new Chief Operating Officer

The Conveyancing Foundation has made a significant number of appointments to strengthen its operational team this year. Having reached the £1million charity fundraising milestone in 2023 and launched the Charity Grant Scheme, the Foundation has ambitious plans for 2024. The Foundation has appointed Jess Smith as Chief Operating Officer and Nicola Lancaster as their Charity […]
Planning essentials case update: when can an enforcement notice against an unlawful use also require the removal of related structures?

There are currently two different limitation periods for breaches of planning law dependent on the type of breach. The general rule is that where there has been a breach of planning control consisting of building operations without planning permission, no enforcement action can be taken 4 years after the operations were substantially completed. Whereas, where there […]