Georgia is the Content Executive and will be your primary contact when submitting your latest news. While studying for an LLB at the University of Liverpool, Georgia gained experience working within retail, as well as social media management. She later went on to work for a local newspaper, before starting at Today’s Conveyancer.
A shortage of skilled workers has led resulted in two-thirds of those running SME construction firms struggling to find carpenters and bricklayers.
The borrowing cap on the Local Authority Housing Revenue Account should be removed to boost the delivery of housing supply.
Southampton based law firm Moore Blatch has recently appointed a new Residential Team Manager.
A landlord group has expressed its concern over online scam property viewings taking place across the UK.
The Government has asked parliament to consider HM Land Registry’s digital mortgage scheme and a request for it to accept the resulting contingent liability for fraud.
MPs have today (19/1/18) voted in favour of a Bill which will allow tenants to sue landlords over poor housing.
Recent research has revealed that over half of consumers who purchased, sold or rented a property within the last five years have experienced problems in relation to it.
Research published by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers has revealed that cybercrime is the most commonly reported risk that firms expect to face.
Recent analysis has found that just under half (46%) of London homes given planning permission are failing to be built.
Whilst December saw a decline in agreed sales, the long-term outlook for the property market has seen an uplift.
Recent research has found that the number of people moving home is at its highest level since 2007.
Recent research has shown that there was a steady rise in both first-time buyer and home mover mortgage lending in November last year despite the base rate rise.
Recent figures have revealed a growth of 5.1% for the average UK property price in the year ending in November 2017, falling by 0.3% on the previous month.
A long-running legal battle regarding how the cost of lease extensions are calculated could significantly impact the property industry.
Whilst the majority of legal areas have felt the impact of fraud, conveyancing seems to be the one that has been hit the hardest.
New research has revealed that a quarter of those aged between 18 and 21 believe they will own their home by the time they’re 25.
The Help to Buy scheme has been used by over 350,000 people across to UK to help them access the housing ladder.
A new national housing agency has just been launched by the government.
The ban on letting agents’ fees for tenants will not come into effect until next year due to the time it will take for it to pass through Parliament.
A UK Housebuilder has reported strong growth during the sixth month period ending in December 2017.
Regulator proposals to permit solicitors to practice as freelancers have been subject to further scrutiny this week.
A consumer group has alleged that home movers are being pressured into paying for additional services to avoid losing out on their desired property.
A new housing minister has been appointed in an announcement made earlier today.
Recent research has revealed that nearly half of those browsing property on the web have no intention of making a purchase.
Housing has been added to the remit of the existing secretary of state for the Department of Communities and Local Goverment.
Academics and charities will today (8/1/18) be questioned on whether local authorities have sufficient powers to tackle ‘rogue landlords’.
Recent research has revealed that the final month of 2017 saw the lowest number of homes listed on the market during the entire year.
A convicted fraudster who masqueraded as a freeholder and took over £10,000 of potential tenant deposits is still at large.
An announcement from a Scottish firm announcing a seven-days-a-week service could put property professionals in England and Wales under pressure.
Recent research has revealed a fall in the number of planning applications and permissions despite the drive to increase the housing stock.
Recent figures have indicated an annual fall in the growth of house prices, with 2017 concluding at a rate of 2.6% compared to 4.5% the previous year.
In the six weeks since it was announced, the first-time buyer Stamp Duty cut has already helped around 16,000 people access the housing ladder.