Government announces ‘pro-growth package’ of last-minute planning bill changes
The government has announced a series of last-minute amendments to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, which it says will slash planning delays and speed up home building. But the countryside charity CPRE has called the changes ‘a dangerous erosion of democracy’ and says they are ‘an astounding capitulation to big developers’. Amendments to the bill, […]
Demand is up, says TwentyCi – but so are fall-throughs and exchange times
The residential property market is performing slightly above 2024 levels, with a growth in demand in all UK regions except Northern Ireland and inner London, according to the latest Property & Homemover Report from TwentyCi. The Q3 report from the property data and insight company shows a year-on-year improvement in both new instructions and sales […]
Solicitor fined £17,000 for failing to advise clients of risks in property purchases
A solicitor has been fined £17,000 by the Solicitors Regulation Authority after failing to advise multiple overseas buyers of the risks involved in the purchase of over 300 properties being constructed or refurbished by a property developer. Ming Fai Tam, also known as Matthew Tam, acted for the buyers between 2017 and 2020 in his […]
Taylor Rose appoints new partners to strengthen and expand national offering
Law firm Taylor Rose has announced a series of partner promotions to strengthen capabilities in key practice areas and expand its offering across the country. The firm is investing in talent across areas including family law, conveyancing and private client. Three of the nine new partners have been promoted from consultant level, which Taylor Rose […]
Law Firm Services welcomes government drive to speed up the home buying process
The government’s latest announcement on digitisation and speeding up the home buying process reflects a long-standing ambition shared by Law Firm Services (LFS) and Minerva to make property transactions faster, more transparent, and more data-driven. Back in 2008, LFS delivered more than 100,000 Home Information Packs (HIPs), championing upfront information long before it became a […]
Why your property buyer should consider a SiteSolutions Residence report
When purchasing a residential property, especially a high-value or complex one, environmental risks are often overlooked until it’s too late. Industry analysis shows that skipping thorough environmental due diligence can lead to costly surprises, legal headaches, and even failed transactions. Here’s why our redesigned Argyll SiteSolutions Residence report could be your smartest investment in peace […]