‘The Modern Conveyancer’ roadshow
The conveyancing landscape is rapidly evolving. Rising regulatory pressure, increasing fraud risk, tighter margins and growing client expectations mean firms can no longer rely on disconnected systems and reactive compliance. Redbrick Solutions is excited to announce ‘The Modern Conveyancer’ – a roadshow of one-day events designed for forward-thinking leaders who want to build a more […]
What your clients are really thinking: The data-driven truth about how people choose a solicitor in 2026
If you ask law firm partners how clients typically find them, the most common answers remain word of mouth, reputation and referrals. These factors continue to matter significantly. However, they no longer represent the full picture. The way individuals search for, evaluate and appoint solicitors in the UK has evolved. It is increasingly digital, more […]
Nationwide’s February house price index ‘reinforces modest recovery’
The February house price index from Nationwide reinforces the view of a modest recovery following a dip at the end of last year, the building society has reported. The number of mortgages approved for house purchase are close to pre-pandemic levels, Nationwide’s chief economist Robert Gardner pointed out, with improved affordability and an easing in […]
Property industry reacts to spring forecast and ‘missed opportunity’ for stamp duty reform
Property industry reaction to the Treasury’s spring forecast has been muted, with a mix of relief at no major changes and claims of a missed opportunity for stamp duty reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves opened her speech by insisting the government has the right economic plan for the country, which she said is even more important in […]
One in nine new builds in flood risk zones, Aviva research finds
Analysis by the insurer Aviva indicates that one in every nine homes built in England between 2022 and 2024 was in an area classified as having medium or high flood risk. Of the 396,602 new homes logged by the Ordnance Survey during the period, 43,937 properties were at risk of flooding (11%), Aviva’s figures suggest. […]
Local authorities holding £9bn in unspent developer funds, HBF says
A freedom of information request by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has revealed local authorities in England and Wales are sitting on over £9 billion of developer contributions paid as part of planning agreements for new housing developments. The “ongoing failure” of local government to use the money is undermining support for new housing and […]
Upsizers account for 70% of market as affordability improves
Homeowners trading up to more expensive properties made up 70% of simultaneous sellers and buyers in the first quarter of 2026, according to property data platform reallymoving – the highest proportion in nearly five years. The company attributes the steady resurgence in upsizing activity to a gradual easing in borrowing costs which have made it […]
Welsh home buyers want lead pipes to be included in surveys
Prospective home buyers in Wales want to see greater transparency about lead in homes in pre-sale surveys, according to a national survey by WaterSafe. The UK register of approved plumbers found that 82% of 2,000 homeowners surveyed in Wales believe it is important for house surveys to include checks for lead pipes, with 42% saying […]
Profile: Gethin Lloyd, residential property partner at Knights
Gethin Lloyd is a partner in the residential property team at Knights, having joined the firm in 2014 to start the residential property department in the Chester Office. His focus is service, communication and speed. If a client wants to get a transaction done quickly, he will do everything he can to achieve that. He […]