Law Society commits £300,000 to legal sector charities
The Law Society has committed an initial £300,000 to provide a further three years of funding to two charities operating in the legal sector, one focused on helping those who cannot afford legal advice, and the other providing mental health and wellbeing support for professionals. LawWorks, who will receive £130,000 in the first year, enables […]
Fall through analysis reveals lower rates than 12 months ago
The number of property transactions which have fallen through has reduced when compared with the same period last year. Data from TwentyCi, analysed by House Buyer Bureau, suggests an estimated 71,959 property transactions collapsed during the second quarter of the year, down 8.7% compared to Q2 2025. The data also reveals fall throughs have steadily […]
Landmark anniversary for search and data standards kitemark
The Search Code, a set of quality standards for organisations providing property search reports, celebrates its 20th anniversary having made a “significant contribution” to raising standards and protecting consumers said its custodians. Launched in 2006, the Code sets out expectations for search and data providers around delivering high-quality search reports, operating transparently, and maintaining effective […]
Building a more connected property transaction
Buying a home should be one of life’s most exciting milestones. Yet for many consumers, the reality is very different. Delays, uncertainty and a lack of clarity can turn what should be a positive experience into a stressful one. That is the clearest message from our latest consumer research. Some 83% of people who bought […]