James Brokenshire appointed as new Housing Secretary

The appointment of a new Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government has been announced this morning

Recent research has found that the infamously invasive Japanese Knotweed cannot be cured

Recent data has revealed that March saw the number of houses sold for less than the asking price reach a record high

Recent data shows a significant fall in the number of approved mortgages for property purchases last month

The latest research has revealed that housing affordability has significantly worsened over the last five years

69 000 first time buyers have benefitted from the abolition of stamp duty land tax on properties up to £300 000

MPs have called for closer links to be made between the construction industry and the government to improve the delivery of well designed homes

Issues linked to property sale proceeds were the most common reason for SRA compensation fund payments being claimed during 2016 17

Recent figures have revealed that house price inflation in cities stands at 5 5 in the year to March 2018 up from last year s 3 7

The current level of transactions has been described as a little scary by a leading housing analyst

The Property Ombudsman has said it is to permit members of another redress scheme to join free of charge

Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non residential property transactions HM Revenue amp Customs property statistics for March 2018 were released today

Recent research has found that consumers of legal services lack the confidence to raise a complaint about poor service even where they have highlighted a particular issue

The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that completed applications saw a rise last month

New research has found that first time buyers are confused about the house buying process with many misjudging costs and unaware of the differing responsibilities property professionals have

New research has revealed that a growing number of 18 30 year olds are investing in property crowdfunding as a way to access the housing ladder

The Law Society has released a guide for law firms on the soon to be implemented General Data Protection Regulation

Plans to build one million new homes over the next decade have been launched by the Labour Party

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