RICS survey paints gloomy picture at odds with recent sector optimism
The latest monthly sentiment survey of chartered surveyors in the residential sales market shows signs of a faltering market, after several months of positive figures and sector optimism. The Residential Market Survey from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) conveys a ‘relatively weak backdrop’, with buyer demand and agreed sales falling back into negative […]
Strategic partnerships fundamental for house building at scale, report finds
Following the news that a merger between London and Continental Railways Limited and Network Rail’s property development team will facilitate the delivery of 40,000 new homes, a new report from law firm Winckworth Sherwood suggests strategic partnerships are ‘fundamental’ in enabling residential developers to deliver at scale. The law firm reports that 67% of residential […]
Empowering law firm leaders podcast: how to build powerful referral networks for business growth
The latest episode of Osprey Approach’s Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast is now available to watch and listen to on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. In episode 22, practising corporate lawyer and Adviserly CEO Robert Flint shares his expert insight into how law firms can grow through smarter, more strategic referrals. In conversation with Amy Bruce, Osprey’s […]
Falling mortgage arrears ‘reflect market resilience’ – UK Finance
The trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector has reported a reduction in the number of homeowner mortgages in arrears, with overall possession numbers ‘significantly lower’ than long-term averages. The Q2 mortgage arrears and possessions data from UK Finance – released as RICS members reported a gloomier near-term outlook for the property […]