Housing and Infrastructure: New Government, New Challenges?
The new Labour government has raced out of the blocks within a couple of weeks of the election with a clear signal that they want to project a long term focus on planning reform, housing and infrastructure investment. What could this change in gear mean on the ground for housing, energy infrastructure, planning and our […]
UPDATE: Crowdstrike security software blamed for global tech issues which has affected the NHS, Ryanair and Govia Thameslink
Global organisations are returning to normal following the global outage caused by a popular anti-virus software. An update to Crowdstrike was responsible for issues with NHS, transport, retail and banking services. Some television channels could not air on Friday during the outage. The outage as initially thought to be connected to Microsoft due to an […]
Global Microsoft outage follows CHAPS issues
Major news outlets are reporting an outage with Microsoft is affecting banks, trains, airlines, media and major infrastructure. Microsoft itself has said it is taking action to mitigate service issues, which it says started early Friday morning. The outage, which is not though to be malicious, is being reported to be related to two interconnected issues […]
Auxilio announced as latest Conveyancing Foundation charity partner
Outsourced support service provider Auxilio has been announced as the latest Conveyancing Foundation Charity Partner as the charity continues its effort to ‘improve industry wellbeing standards and support charitable initiatives.’ The Conveyancing Foundation works with firms like Auxilio to raise awareness of its work across the property sector in positively impacting wellbeing through ‘defining and […]
Purchase mortgage searches were down 7.4% in June 2024, statistics reveal
Purchase mortgage searches were down 7.4% in June 2024 compared to May 2024 but were down 1.25%% compared to June 2023, according to Twenty7tec’s June 2024 mortgage market activity. Remortgage searches were down 7.27%% compared to May 2024 and considerably down (-24.36%) compared to June 2023. Buy To Let purchase mortgage searches were down 7.52% […]
Equity promotion for conveyancing partner
Cheshire based Bell Lamb & Joynson have announced the promotions of two new equity partners who have ‘made significant contributions to the firm’s success and will now play pivotal roles in shaping its future.’ Private Client partner Jessica Flaherty and Partner in the Residential Property team Rachael McClean have both been appointed to their new […]
