Stewart Title introduces new director of partnerships role
Stewart Title is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director of Partnerships, reinforcing our commitment to strengthening industry relationships and enhancing the process for real estate transactions in the UK. “I’m excited that Robert Kelly, our Commercial Business Development Manager, has accepted this new position”, said Stephen Smith, UK Country Manager for Stewart […]
Geodesys is shining the light on hidden environmental risks this summer
Throughout the summer, the Geodesys Customer Service Manager, Nick, will be taking a (virtual) road trip around the Anglian Water and Southern Water regions, from the dramatic coast of the North Norfolk coast to the rolling hills of the South Downs. The LinkedIn initiative aims to raise awareness of hidden environmental risks that could impact […]
A 13% increase in HMRC transaction data signals ‘improved buyer confidence’
HMRC monthly residential property transactions increased in June, with the provisional seasonally adjusted estimate up 13% since May and 1% higher than the previous year. There were 95,530 residential transactions in June, which HMRC said reflects a recovery from the dip seen at the end of the temporary nil-rate thresholds. Non-seasonally adjusted residential transactions increased […]
Rightmove reports ‘notable reduction’ in mortgage rates as industry awaits expected BoE cut
The current average two-year fixed mortgage rate is currently level with the average five-year rate, with both at 4.52%, according to the latest figures from Rightmove. And, according to the company’s mortgage expert Matt Smith, the rate is set to come down further if the Bank of England goes ahead with an expected cut of 0.25% […]
Offshoring partner formally launches in England & Wales
A specialist conveyancing back-office partner is officially launching in the UK after successfully supporting the outsourcing needs of several UK law firms through its operations in Sri Lanka. Tellida says it helps firms explore strategic outsourcing solutions across a range of conveyancing functions, including title reviews, enquiries handling, post-completion work, and registration processes, while enabling […]
Steep rise in older borrowers taking out 35-year mortgages
Financial Conduct Authority data analysed by wealth management company Quilter has revealed a steep rise in the number of people taking out mortgages with a term of 35 years or more. There was a 251% increase in the number of older borrowers taking out longer loan terms over a five-year period since 2019, according to […]
Argyll Environmental SiteSolutions reports
New design, trusted expert analysis In collaboration with the UK’s leading law firms, three of Argyll’s environmental SiteSolutions and FloodSolutions reports have been redesigned to improve usability and provide clearer guidance. These renowned and trusted reports go beyond mere data, offering expert analysis and advice to help real estate lawyers, and their clients proceed with […]
Happy non-18th birthday to Home Information Packs!
There are at least two dates in my life I’ll never forget: 1st August 2007, and 28th July 2007. The first marked the official launch of Home Information Packs (HIPs), a policy shift that had the potential to modernise the conveyancing process. The second was the day I got married. When the HIPs commencement date […]