ESTAS Best in Postcode Awards to be Announced Live on 25th April, Presented by Phil Spencer
ESTAS, the leading provider of customer review solutions for the property industry, will announce the winners of its prestigious Best in Postcode Awards in a live online stream on Friday, April 25th. The awards will be presented by property expert and TV presenter, Phil Spencer. The awards, which recognise excellence in customer service, are powered […]
Consumer confidence in housing market declines, affordability still key factor
Fewer than one in five people in the UK believe it’s a good time to buy a home, according to the latest Property Tracker survey from the Building Societies Association (BSA). The data from the BSA, which represents all building societies and mutual-owned banks in the UK, reveals that just 17% of respondents agree that […]
3,300 new staff bring HMLR backlog within 12 months
The Minister of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has reiterated HM Land Registry’s commitment to reducing waiting times, and claims a combination of 3300 new staff and the automation of routine tasks will continue to drive down delays. In a written answer to Labour MP Amanda Hack, who asked the minister what steps […]
Sort Group announces black tie ball to celebrate industry excellence
Property, legal and financial services provider Sort Group has announced its inaugural Sort Ball on the 15th October in Manchester. The black tie event at the city’s Albert Hall is being held ‘to celebrate industry excellence and bring together key figures from property and financial services’. The evening will include a three-course dinner, signature cocktails […]
Actionstep expands UK team and signals ‘deep connection’ to legal sector
Legal software provider Actionstep has expanded its UK team from five to 20 people, with new hires in senior leadership and engineering to support the company’s record growth. Since the company with more than 50,000 global users launched in the UK, its practice management platform has been adopted by over 50 law firms including Dutton […]
Consolidated councils risk search delays
The Government’s drive to consolidate councils could lead to house buyers waiting longer for local searches. Merging or reorganising councils to form a single governing body is seen as a way to improve efficiency and streamline administration. For example, in 2023 four district councils – Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West & Taunton and South Somerset merged […]
