TA6 Consultation – 14 key questions answered
The Law Society confirmed the outcome of the long-awaited consultation into the future of the TA6 Property Information Form this week with a “two form” approach, removing much of the questioning relating to ‘material information’ into a separate form and introducing a 6th edition of the TA6 in March 2026 after further consultation. In the […]
Reaction to Bank of England base rate hold
The Bank of England has, as was widely anticipated, confirmed the Monetary Policy Committee has held base rates at 4.5%. Despite hope for further interest rate falls in 2025, many commentators felt a further cut was unlikely so soon after February’s decision. And while inflation, currently 3%, remains above the Bank of England’s target of […]
Average property value up a quarter over the last 5 years
Detached property values have risen by more than £100,000 since 2020, as the demand for larger homes has driven property price growth. Over the lats five years, detached house prices have risen at a faster rate than during the previous five years, 29.6% against 23.7%. The only property type to not see a larger growth […]
Search provider first to include integrated property logbooks
Hampshire search provider HW Conveyancing Searches has teamed up with property logbook provider Chimni to launch what they are describing as an industry first integrated search and logbook offering. The service enables conveyancers to order logbooks for home buying clients as part of the search ordering process. Results are then pre-loaded into the logbook to […]
Celebrating 200 years of the Law Society in Bristol
As the Law Society of England and Wales celebrates its bicentenary in Bristol on 13th March, they reflect on the significant impact solicitors in the Southwest region have had on the legal landscape, the local economy and community. The legal profession in the Southwest grosses over £1.5 billion annually, demonstrating the importance of the sector […]
