Residential mortgage approvals dropped to 53,400 in September, latest Bank of England figures show
Residential mortgage approvals dropped to 53,400 in September, down from 54,900 in August, according to the latest Bank of England figures, while borrowing of mortgage debt decreased to £3.9 billion last month from £4.2 billion in August. New buyer approvals and net mortgage borrowing both fell below their six-month averages, signalling increased pressure on housing […]
Your First Home Scheme sparks industry debate following ‘missed opportunity’ Autumn Budget
Conveyancers and housing market commentators have described the Autumn Budget as a “missed opportunity” to address key issues like Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and the reforms of home buying and selling, Conveyancers have also expressed their concerns around the proposed Your First Home scheme which will allow first-time buyers access to a government backed […]
The Conveyancing Foundation concludes Wellbeing at Work Month with benchmark survey
The Conveyancing Foundation concludes their celebrations of Wellbeing at Work Month with three final videos and wellbeing survey. As Wellbeing at Work Month draws to a close, The Conveyancing Foundation has released three final videos exploring short breaks, work–life balance and looking after each other at work. In the first of three videos, Catherine Perry, […]
Skipton Building Society extends standard mortgage offer validity period
Skipton Building Society has announced it is extending its standard mortgage offer validity period from six months to nine months. The change, active now, applies to residential purchases, remortgage and buy to let mortgage offers. The announcement comes alongside extending additional borrowing offers from one month to three. Skipton Building Society said the change puts […]
Nearly two thirds of homeowners would like to generate their own energy, Rightmove’s 2026 Greener Homes Report finds
Nearly two-thirds of movers (63%) say they would like their home to generate most or all of its own energy, according to Rightmove’s 2026 Greener Homes Report. More than half (53%) say recent energy-price rises have increased their interest in technologies such as solar panels and home battery storage, while just 8% would prefer to […]
What AI actually is (and what it isn’t): the conveyancer’s practical starting point
If you do not use artificial intelligence, feel sceptical of the hype, and worry that touching a chatbot will breach SRA or CLC rules, you are not behind. You are sensible. Here is how conveyancers can safely understand these tools to reclaim time without risking client data. To understand where artificial intelligence fits into conveyancing, […]