TA6 Consultation: Law Soc launches expert webinars
The Law Society of England and Wales have launched two webinars as part of its consultation and engagement around the TA6 fifth edition updates. The webinars will be pre-recorded and will be published during Property Week (14 to 18 October) covering topic areas where members have asked questions or expressed concern. The Law Society are […]
Angela Rayner joins taskforce meeting for ‘largest post-war housebuilding programme’ to create safe homes, jobs and infrastructure
Ambitious plans for the largest post-war housebuilding programme are moving at pace as the final members of a new specialist Taskforce were appointed today. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner was in attendance for the Milton Keynes meeting today, stating she wanted to see ‘new communities with real character’ that would provide ‘safe, affordable’ homes and […]
House price index shows fifth consecutive increase with optimism for an ‘autumn boost’ to property market
The ONS has just released figures showing that the average UK private rents increased by 8.4 per cent in the last 12 months and house prices have also seen an incline – making this the fifth consecutive increase. The latest index shows that the average UK house price has increased by +0.6 per cent month […]
Monthly forum to address the Building Safety Act launched
A monthly forum to address the challenges presented by the Building Safety Act has been launched to help conveyancers understand the implications of the legislation, and navigate their way around its intricacies. Conveyancing trainer and author Ian Quayle of IQ Legal Training will lead the interactive forum which encourages contributors to ask questions and seek […]
The Commercial CON29DW – everything you need to know
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, the Drainage and Water Searches Network (DWSN) has developed a series of webinars delving into the questions contained within a CON29DW search. Our second webinar, held on 27th June 2024, CON29DW Commercial: Everything you need to know, explored the complexities of the CON29DW Commercial. The recording from the webinar is […]
SLC announces full programme for Annual Conference 2024
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers Conference will be held in Derby on Wednesday the 6th of November in Reach Events, Derby. Kate Faulkner OBE will be hosting the conference again this year. Simon Law, Chairperson of the Society said: “The SLC Annual Conference is the ‘go to’ event for conveyancers, property lawyers and legal executives. […]
SME law firms looking to grow prioritise client experience
A recent industry report has revealed that a significant number of SME law firms expect their revenue to increase in 2025 with improving the client experience central to their plans for success. The Legal Practice Management’s Frontiers report, released earlier this year and supported by leading provider of software and services to the legal market, Access Legal, part […]
Women in Estate Agency Launch Leadership Training Programme Sponsored by Rightmove
Women in Estate Agency (WiEA) have announced the launch of a leadership training programme, generously sponsored by Rightmove. Designed to empower women in the estate agency industry, this programme offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development. The ‘Power of You’ training will equip aspiring female leaders with the confidence and strategic thinking required to […]
Conveyancing Association reveals 2025 annual conference and charity dinner details
The Conveyancing Association has announced the first details of its 2025 Annual Conference and charity dinner which represents the halfway point for the 2030 target to achieve a digital conveyancing process. The event will take place on January 30th at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel in Manchester, with Landmark Information Group as the Headline Sponsor. The […]
Fewer buyers climbing down the ladder rather than up
New analysis has revealed how a prolonged climate of high interest rates and expensive borrowing has impacted market activity when it comes to the number of homebuyers choosing to climb up and down the ladder, which combined, accounts for 93% of the nation’s property market activity. Yopa analysed the number of upsizing and downsizing transactions […]