X-Press Legal Services Releases First Wave of 2025 CPDs
Leading property search company, X-Press Legal Services has released its first wave of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) events for 2025. Following a stellar 25th anniversary year in which the firm hosted over 50 in-person and online events, the first wave of 2025 events offers an equally varied line up of locations and speakers. Lynne Lister, […]
PEXA appoint duo to senior leadership team
Settlement and digital exchange platform PEXA have announced a further two senior hires as it ramps up ahead of the launch of its sale and purchase proposition later in the year. James Foster and Paul Davies join as Director of Lender Sales and Head of Conveyancer Relationships respectively. Foster will be responsible for building and deepening […]
February and March best months to sell
Properties listed in the first quarter of the year have the highest completion rate with 66% of properties listed in February or March going on to sell; closely followed by April and January. The data comes from property portal Rightmove who also looked at the speed of sale going back to 2012 (excluding 202 because […]
Rental reform welcome but uncertainty over courts funding could render it ineffective
The Renters’ Right Bill, which is working its way through Parliament and had its second reading in the House of Lords this week, has been welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales, but missing components could render it ineffective warns President Richard Atkinson. “We are pleased that the Renters’ Rights Bill proposes widely […]
LSB consults on strategic priorities for 2025/26 amid budget concerns
The Legal Services Board (LSB) is consulting on the content of its business plan and budget for 2025/26, highlighting five key priorities for the super-regulator. In its final board meeting on 2024 it reaffirmed its commitment to the Reshaping Legal Services strategy, aimed at achieving fairer outcomes, stronger confidence, and better services across the legal […]
