Commonhold and AI on the agenda for annual Society of Licensed Conveyancers Conference programme
The annual Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) conference reconvenes on 12th November to tackle the daily issues facing conveyancers including commonhold, mental health, and artificial intelligence. Hosted again in Derby, the day welcomes speakers from across the sector, and beyond, to discuss topics of importance to residential conveyancers. Matt Prior from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and […]
Homebuyers unaware of bamboo risks and would proceed with purchase if plant was present
A survey by invasive plant specialist Environet suggests many homebuyers are unaware that the presence of bamboo can hinder the sale of a property, with only 38% of respondents saying they would be deterred from a purchase if the plant was present. The YouGov survey of over 2,000 adults found that more than half (54%) […]
Making upfront information work for the full property chain
Buying and selling residential property in the UK has long been fraught with frustration. The average transaction still takes more than four months according to recent research from the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), and industry estimates suggest one in four sales fall through before completion. For buyers and sellers, these delays mean uncertainty, additional […]