50% fall in avoidable requisitions between 2022 and 2025
Avoidable requisitions fell by nearly 50% from 2022 to 2025 according to analysis by HM Land Registry. Writing in Today’s Conveyancer, Andrew Robertson, head of customer policy at the agency said the overall number of avoidable requisition points, such as missing, unclear or inconsistent information, fell from 839,000 in 2022 to 439,000 in 2025, a […]
Building Safety Act amends introduced in new remediation bill
Amendments to the Building Safety Act have been introduced into Parliament in an effort to speed up work to make safe buildings with unsafe cladding. The government said the Remediation of Unsafe Cladding Bill is expected to “accelerate remediation for around 12,000 residents, including around 3,000 residents whose buildings benefit from the remediation backstop.” The […]
Agents say transaction volumes remain ‘flat’ year on year
August sales volumes were largely static with a majority of estate agents suggesting asking prices are not being met, according to the latest Propertymark report. There were an average of 69 new prospective buyers registering per member branch in August and an average 10.8 homes added for sale at each branch, according to the Housing […]
SRA appoints new chair Caroline Corby during “pivotal moment” for regulator
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced its new chair of the board, Caroline Corby. Corby, who currently chairs the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), will begin her appointment next month, having replaced Anna Bradley. Speaking on her new role, she said: “I am delighted to be joining the SRA as Chair of the Board. The […]
New Law Society president vows to advocate for ‘responsible innovation’
The new president of the Law Society of England and Wales has vowed to “champion a criminal justice system that is fit for the future”. Brett Dixon became the 182nd president, replacing outgoing president Mark Evans, at this year’s annual general meeting. His 12-month term as the president will be supported by vice president, Dana […]