Rightmove hearing ends with reserved judgment on opt-out position
A two day hearing on whether a class action against property portal Rightmove should proceed on an opt-out basis or require businesses to register individually has concluded with no decision made as yet. A Competition Appeal Tribunal has reserved judgment following a two day hearing. The collective, led by former Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) […]
Could the Bank of England hold interest rates today?
Average mortgage rates have hit their highest since the end of 2023 as lenders respond to the prospect of a Bank of England interest rate rise today. Despite reports major lenders have cut interest rates as the battle for mortgage customers hots up, Moneyfacts reports lenders’ repricing has resulted in fixed mortgage rates hitting a […]
Confidence an ‘important benefit’ alongside speed to improve home buying
Research suggests having a survey, legal pack and chain details before making an offer would help buyers make more confident decisions when it comes to making offers on property. A survey of over 500 buyers, sellers and prospective movers across England found 41% said they would make an offer on a property with more confidence, […]
Bristol firm awarded Plain English accreditation
A Bristol-based conveyancing firm has been awarded the Plain English website accreditation, recognising a commitment to “making the home-moving process easier to understand.” Eden Conveyancing said it aimed to “balance legal accuracy with straightforward explanations of what is happening, what clients need to do, and what they can expect next – helping clients understand their […]
Over half of first-time buyers say saving had a negative impact on their lives
New research by estate agency Yopa reveals 61% of first-time buyers said saving for their first home had a negative impact on their quality of life. In a survey of 809 first-time buyers, who purchased their homes between 2024-2026, 61% of first-time buyers say saving for their first home felt they sacrificed far more than […]