Webinar: Unlocking the legal landscape – commercial leases
Exploring the key legal and environmental changes shaping the future of commercial property. On Tuesday 2nd December, between 11am-12.45pm, Richard Snape will provide a comprehensive update on recent developments, while Kay Toon, account manager at Geodesys, and Luke Parsons, business development director at Landmark, will discuss essential searches and how they can help efficiently save […]
Webinar: Unlocking the legal landscape – residential trends in 2025
Join us on Tuesday 2nd December between 2-3pm for our latest webinar in partnership with IQ Legal Training. During this session Ian Quayle will share the key developments that shaped residential conveyancing this year. He will be joined by Kay Toon, Geodesys key account manager, who will also share a conveyancing update. We will take […]
Propertymark data suggests ‘clear challenges ahead’ for housing market
The latest Housing Insight report from Propertymark includes figures which it says ‘are encouraging in parts’, but the estate agents’ body warns there are ‘clear challenges ahead’ for the housing market. An average of 73 new prospective buyers registered per member branch in September, up significantly from August’s 53. September’s viewing numbers were also positive, […]
New blow for Rightmove as it acknowledges £1bn damages claim
Rightmove was dealt a new blow this week, with reports that thousands of estate agents could seek up to £1 billion in damages amid claims the property portal had been ‘abusing its dominant market position’ by charging ‘excessive and unfair’ subscription fees. In a case due to be brought to the Competition Appeal Tribunal, Jeremy […]
Credas joins OPDA in support of ‘transparent and trusted’ housing market
Digital identity verification provider Credas has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA), saying they are looking forward to playing a role in creating a more transparent housing market. Credas provides digital services to conveyancers and estate agents, including ID and AML checks, financial evidence gathering and identification of high risk customers. The Cardiff-based company says […]
Law Society launches new EDI strategy
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for the solicitors’ profession. The strategy forms a key part of the Law Society’s 2025-2028 corporate strategy and promotes a more diverse, open and inclusive profession. The strategy is the result of a robust foundation of member engagement, […]
Renters’ Rights Act 2025: The end of the ground rent trap
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 has received Royal Assent, so before the end of the year the leasehold related provisions in part one, chapter two will take effect. This change removes a long-standing problem that has affected property lawyers, lenders, and leaseholders for years: the ground rent trap. From the 27th December, long residential leases […]