Land registration: Practice guides
Devolution on the death of a registered proprietor (PG6) Page summary: What to do following the death of a joint, sole or last surviving proprietor of a registered estate, charge or mortgage (practice guide 6). Change made: We have amended section 6 to reflect our updated practice for first registrations. Previously, in the absence of […]
‘Stable demand bodes well for coming months’ – Rightmove
With recent reports of declining housing market health disrupting the optimism of recent months, Rightmove’s latest house price index offers a more reassuring outlook. The largest monthly sample of residential property prices and housing market activity reports an 8% increase in the number of sales compared to the same period last year, with lower asking […]
High demand will see residential transactions reach 1.18m this year – TwentyEA
Data compiled by analytics specialists TwentyEA suggests residential property transactions will reach 1.18 million by the end of the year – the highest level seen since 2022. TwentyEA’s analysis shows the volume of sales agreed has reached 791,000 so far this year (January to July) – 6.8% higher than the same period in 2024. HMRC […]
Failings in management of politically exposed person cost solicitor £82,500
A firm manager has been fined £32,500 and ordered to pay costs of £50,000 following a series of regulatory breaches while acting for a politically exposed person (PEP). Three of five allegations made by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) against Rory Peter Heddle Fordyce – who has also been subjected to restrictions on employment and […]
tmGroup appoints former CoStar MD as new CEO
tmGroup has announced the appointment of a new chief executive officer effective Monday 18th August. Matthew Green joins the conveyancing search and technology provider from global commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplace CoStar Group, owner of property search portal OnTheMarket. With 21 years’ service, Green most recently served as European managing director for […]
Research reveals steep decline in planning permission for major residential developments
An analysis of government data by legal and property tech company Search Acumen reveals the number of planning permissions granted for major residential developments in England has declined by as much as 43% within the last decade. In 2024, 3,744 major residential developments were granted planning permission – significantly lower than peaks seen in 2016 […]
Government figures reveal 22% increase in mortgage possessions
Official statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) covering April to June show a 22% increase in mortgage possession claims compared to the same period last year, with orders up by 31%, warrants up 28% and repossessions by country court bailiffs up 32%. The government figures paint a less favourable picture than mortgage arrears and […]
How smart conveyancing firms are using automation to grow
Even if you’re not using automation now, your competitors probably are. Whether you’re running a boutique firm or a major conveyancing practice, adopting the right platform will unlock serious growth. Growth without chaos For many firms, growing the business is all about adding more clients. That means more work, more admin, and more strain on […]