Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced housing targets in first major speech

In her first speech as chancellor MP Rachel Reeves has announced at the Treasury today Labour’s commitment to their housing targets, despite concerns of development on green belt areas to reach the proposed quotas.  The MP has overturned Michael Gove’s reduced targets for planning and development as she confirmed homebuilding targets alongside lifting the ban […]

Osprey Approach to enhance legal software user experience with UX specialists, full clarity

Leading independent legal software provider Osprey Approach is delighted to announce that it has partnered with award-winning UX consultancy Full Clarity to enhance its software platform user experience, helping to ensure that Osprey delivers the best in market solution for its clients. In what is its biggest investment to date, the project intends to elevate […]

Matthew Pennycook appointed as Housing Minister

Matthew Pennycook has been appointed a Minister of State in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities after Labour’s new cabinet was unveiled at the end of last week following their historic victory.  His appointment was made after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was announced as the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing […]

Industry reacts to Labour’s win in General Election

The Labour Party has just won the July 2024 General Election, marking the end of 14 years of Conservative rule. This has been met with a wave of reactions from the industry, with many viewing it as a “fresh start” to rejuvenate the sector and get Britain building again. Recent national polls indicated that nearly […]

Compare My Move enjoys a 22% increase in conveyancing leads this year to date

Compare My Move has seen a 22% increase in conveyancing enquiries this year to date compared to last year, according to our data. We’ve seen huge gains for our partners with most lead types benefitting from large boosts. With the housing market becoming more competitive, our conveyancing leads help business growth. Here are the increases […]

The Diary of A High Street Conveyancer: 8th July 2024

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For as long as I can remember (and that is a long time!), it has been standard to charge less on the sale of a property. But why? Even now a review of other firms’ websites to see their costs, it is always cheaper on a sale than a purchase. I can only assume that […]