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Just under 5,000 new properties have been bought under the Help to Buy scheme in Wales.
A conveyancing solicitor who was unable to explain the disappearance of thousands of pounds worth of clients’ money has been struck off.
According to recent research, May saw a fall in people moving home.
A new housing a planning minister has been appointed following the departure of Gavin Barwell in the recent cabinet reshuffle.
A fraudster who persuaded homeowners to sign over their properties has been sentenced to eleven years in prison.
Property prices in British seaside towns have grown by 25% over the past ten years according to a new lender report.
The SRA have stated that significant changes will be made to their Handbook with an aim to improve professional standards and remove unnecessary bureaucracy.
New research has indicated that the housing market has “shattered” since the stamp duty surcharge was introduced last year.
A number of internal promotions have been announced by Countrywide in a move to maximise the potential of the current leadership team.
The Housing Price Index for April has recently been published.
Fraudulent activity within the conveyancing sector has recently been highlighted in a radio programme by the BBC.
Prime Minister Theresa May appointed a new justice secretary and lord chancellor in yesterday’s (11/06/17) cabinet reshuffle.
With no party gaining a majority in yesterday’s (08/06/17) election vote, the UK has woken up to the prospect of a hung parliament.
The prime minister is set to seek permission to form a UK government at 12:30 today.
The Housing Minister lost his seat to a Labour candidate during yesterday’s General Election.
Recent research has suggested that the housing market may receive an influx of activity as retirees move home to increase their income.
The General Election has been cited as a factor affecting market activity as both demand and agreed sales continued to fall last month.
Research has indicated that all major party proposals to increase England’s housing stock will result in reducing the property surplus.
New data has indicated that May saw a 7% rise in property supply across the UK.
An alternative to the blanket ban on fees has been proposed to the Government by a selection of independent letting agents.
The Labour Party have promised 100,000 new discounted homes for first-time buyers as part of their ‘New Deal’ for those looking to get onto the property ladder.
An expert has queried whether developing a Northern Powerhouse is possible without increasing the rate of housebuilding within the region.
A tenth of those who have just stepped onto the property ladder believe that the benefits of buying their first home do not outweigh the sacrifices made.
A recent report has indicated that April saw a fall in demand for housing, corresponding with uncertainty ahead of the general election.
Replacing stolen funds intended for housing deposits was one of the top reasons the Solicitors Regulation Authority had to make grants from the Compensation Fund to pay consumers last year.
April saw a drop in the number of properties lodged for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total fell month-on-month by 21153.
Reformed leasehold policies set out in party manifestos have received criticism for not going quite far enough.
A banned conveyancer has been jailed for five years after changing her name and stealing over £500,000 from several employers.
The Law Society has been found to have abused its dominant position having ordered over 3,000 CQS law firms to purchase its own training courses.
Among the many issues highlighted in the recently published manifestos, housing is certainly a prominent one.
Known to have a significant effect on property prices, homeowners are being reminded of the scale of the impact that Japanese Knotweed can have.
April saw a 16% monthly drop in UK mortgage sales according to the most recent statistics.