Land registration: Practice guides
Execution of deeds (PG8) Page summary: Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8). Change made: Section 7 has been updated to provide further clarity about when a local authority must provide the attesting witness’ name or role. Time updated: 6:00am, 11 August 2025
Bank of England rate cut is ‘the shot in the arm the property sector has been waiting for’
In a widely expected decision, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates to 4% – a move that property and finance experts agree will stimulate the housing market and provide a much-needed boost to those facing affordability challenges. Jonathan Handford, managing director of Fine & Country, said cutting the base rate […]
SLC issues new climate change client guide
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has issued a new client guide on the effects of climate change, which it says will help conveyancing clients to help source information and expert advice. The guide follows the release of the Law Society’s recent practice note, which outlines the expectations on property lawyers when it comes to […]
House prices rise 0.4% and ‘affordability is gradually improving’ – Halifax
A 0.4% increase in house prices announced by Halifax has been welcomed as good news for consumers, with the building society saying it expects modest gains to last throughout the year. With easing mortgage rates, rising wages and more flexible affordability assessments, the result is ‘a housing market that continues to show resilience’. ‘Challenges remain […]
Property market ‘strongest it’s been since 2022’
An analysis of government data and Bank of England figures by comparison website GetAgent suggests that the UK property market is the strongest it’s been since 2022, with both mortgage approvals and transactions at their highest level for three years. The analysis shows that a total of 623,500 property transactions took place across the UK […]
Solicitor loses bid to be restored to roll after ‘systemic’ failures led to £1.2 million fraud
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has refused to restore a solicitor to the roll after he was struck off in 2021 for a series of regulatory and supervision breaches that resulted in a £1.2 million fraud. Charles James Ete, sole equity partner and owner of Charles Ete & Co Solicitors and sole principal and owner of […]
e4 Strategic joins OPDA to support streamlining of property data
Digital solutions provider e4 Strategic has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) to support the streamlining of property data between conveyancers, lenders and other stakeholders in the homebuying process. The company, which recently launched digital conveyancing platform VERSA, said OPDA’s goals ‘fit perfectly’ with its mission to improve digital solutions and infrastructure in the […]
Why culture is the true driver of commercial success
When I reflect on the past four years, I don’t just think about the growth figures, though they matter. I think about the people behind them. Setting up a new region from scratch, bringing nearly 500 brokers on board, and building trusted relationships—these outcomes weren’t delivered by process alone. They were built by a team […]