CILEx Regulation (CRL), the independent regulatory body of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, has shared an update on the litigation practice rights of chartered legal executives, saying it understands ‘the significant distress and uncertainty
Buyer demand fell by 2.7% year-on-year in October, but the figures reflect ‘a temporary blip’ caused by exceptionally high activity in 2024, according to the latest data from TwentyEA. Falling interest rates in October last
The UK House Price Index for September reveals a 0.6% fall in house prices from August, with an annual price increase of 2.6% – down from 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2025. Between
The latest consumer price inflation figures from the ONS reveal the UK inflation rate has fallen by 0.2% to 3.6% in October, offering a boost to the housing market amid news of a slowdown in
From 1 December, UK bank customers will be protected for up to £120,000 if their bank fails, the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has announced. The deposit protection limit, which applies to the Financial Services Compensation
Home movers pay an average £17,831 in upfront costs when buying and selling a property – up 27% since 2024 – according to the latest Cost of Moving Report from comparison website reallymoving. London movers
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Mazur judgment, the High Court ruling that legal executives cannot conduct litigation, even under supervision
Anyone who becomes a company director or person with significant control (PSC) will now have to verify their identity with Companies House. Identity verification is now a compulsory part of incorporation and new appointments for
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations will receive planning permission by default if developments meet certain rules, the government has announced. Developers will be encouraged to build more homes near major transport links, with councils in
Data from moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals almost one in five (17%) first-time buyers are seeking mortgages with a maximum loan-to-value ratio of 60%, which would require a deposit of around £110,000 for an averagely priced home. The
The government has shared its roadmap for implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act legislation, with the first tranche of reforms, including a ban on no-fault evictions, coming into force on 1 May 2026. Further changes
FCA chief executive Nikhil Rathi has shared his vision for the mortgage market of the future, suggesting interest-only mortgages, low-start lending and pension advances could all help groups who struggle to access lending get on
05Speculation about the contents of the upcoming autumn budget is fueling uncertainty across the housing market, with property tax rumours triggering a drop in sales, Rightmove says. Average new seller asking prices fell by 1.8%
The new Advisory Working Group (AWG) formed by Bold Legal Group to respond to the government’s home buying and selling proposals has launched an online forum for conveyancers. AWG was created to respond to the
The Commons Housing Committee has confirmed freeholders have applied to appeal last month’s High Court decision rejecting their challenge to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LAFRA). Leasehold experts have warned the move could
