ONS house price inflation figures are sign of market rebalancing – ‘demand remains strong’
UK annual house price inflation slowed in April, for the first time since December 2023. Average UK house prices increased by 3.5% in the 12 months to April 2025 – down from 7.0% in the 12 months to March. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributes the fall to the stamp duty changes, and said […]
Inflation steady at 3.4%: property experts not concerned
Consumer price inflation (CPI) remains broadly steady, rising by 3.4% in the 12 months to May 2025, compared to 3.5% in the 12 months to April. The consumer price index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4% for the same period, compared to 4.1% the previous month. However, both CPIH and CPI inflation […]
Law Society ‘supports SRA’s focus on core responsibilities’ following Axiom Ince review
The Law Society of England and Wales has announced that it supports the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) reprioritisation of work and the emphasis placed on investing in its core functions in the 2025-2026 business plan and budget consultation. The SRA’s consultation, launched in May, aims to address the shortcomings highlighted in the independent review of […]
Number of £1 million homes for sale doubles since 2019
New analysis from Rightmove shows that the number of homes for sale priced at £1 million or more has doubled (+103%) across Great Britain over the last six years. Just over 5% of homes for sale are now priced at over £1 million, versus just under 3% in 2019. The analysis, which looked at homes […]
How to build a conveyancing team from the ground up
Building a team isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about creating a culture, setting a tone, and developing something people genuinely want to be part of. That’s exactly the opportunity I saw when I joined Movera to lead the new Cardiff office. After more than a decade in conveyancing—first as a solicitor, then in deputy and […]