Property market likely to ‘prove busy’ in first few months of 2025
Estate agency membership body Propertymark are one of the first to release their property market report for the new year, boldly asserting the first few months of 2025 are likely to ‘prove busy for the sales market, with stock coming to the market and consumers showing they are keen to stay ahead of Stamp Duty […]
Government accused of “Victorian” attitude as HMLR vote to strike
The government’s attitude to working conditions has been likened to Victorian bosses in a statement from the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union as HM Land Registry (HMLR) workers vote to strike following a ballot in December. PCS balloted members at HMLR and other government departments in response to the introduction of mandatory office attendance […]
Gross mortgage lending rises in November, but approvals decline – Bank of England
Gross mortgage lending edged up in November to £20.7 billion, a modest increase from October’s £20.3 billion, according to the Bank of England’s latest Money and Credit report. However, this rise in lending was accompanied by a dip in mortgage approvals, suggesting potential turbulence in the housing market. Mortgage approvals for house purchases dropped by […]
Solicitor Struck Off for Requesting Backdated Property Sale Document
A former partner at Essex-based law firm Cunningtons LLP has been struck off after asking another firm to backdate a property sale document to help his client avoid a £6,000 stamp duty charge. Aymer Hutton approached the other firm involved in the conveyancing transaction after the completion of the sale missed the stamp duty holiday […]
Housing sales end 2024 on a high, but buyers more cautious about how much to pay for homes as mortgage rates drift higher
The latest House Price Index from Zoopla reveals that the housing market is set to finish 2024 strongly with more sales being agreed ahead of the stamp duty deadline. At the same time, buyers are becoming more cautious about what they pay for homes as mortgage rates drift higher and households consider the impact of […]
SRA shuts down Liverpool firm over alleged dishonesty concerns
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has intervened in the operations of Liverpool-based GW Law Limited amid allegations of misconduct and dishonesty by its director. The regulatory body suspended Christopher Williams, the firm’s director, citing concerns over dishonesty and alleged breaches of accounts rules and the professional code of conduct. As part of the intervention, North […]
Tributes pour in after Ashfield Solutions Director Aaron Jones tragic hit and run death
Tributes have been paid on social media after the death of a Welsh property flood risk expert and director last week. Aaron Jones, a 38-year-old described as a “lovely guy” who was deeply involved in supporting his local community, following his tragic death in a hit-and-run. Mr Jones worked as a Director and flood expert […]
