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Data from estate agency network eXp UK reveals completions fell by 22.5% in Q2 compared to the previous quarter – but with sales up 13% and new listings climbing 15%, the company says housing market
Newly released government statistics on the impact of the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme reveal a total of 56,389 mortgages have been completed with the support of the scheme between 2021 and 2025. The mean value of
The latest House Price Index from Zoopla shows higher buyer demand and more sales agreed than the same period last year, with house price growth stabilising over the summer months. In the four weeks to
Bolton-based property law firm Amity Law has become the first conveyancing practice to appoint PEXA as its third party managed account provider (TPMA), after receiving approval for the move from the Council of Licensed Conveyancers
Conveyancing technology platform LMS is the latest company to join the growing ranks of the Conveyancing Association, signing up as an affiliate member this week. The technology company works with over 4,000 law firms and
The New Homes Accelerator, launched last year to remove barriers to homebuilding, has enabled the building of almost 100,000 new homes across England, the government has announced. The team behind the specialist programme have helped
A seller-commissioned pre-marketing property report launched by software provider Skyline Surveyors aims to tackle the housing market’s lack of upfront information and ‘set a new standard’ for the industry. The Home Insight Survey has been
The NHBC Foundation has published a new report to highlight the importance of quality during the planning and build process, as the government strives to meet its 1.5 million new homes target. Maintaining quality in
Rightmove has asked the government to carefully consider the impact of any changes to property taxation to avoid risking disruption to the housing market. The property platform has analysed the impact of the proposed national
A report commissioned by the Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) has identified ‘numerous opportunities for improvement’ in the property transaction process. The Data Standards Report Spring 2025, produced by digital insight company TPXimpact and
Over 1,180 Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) members in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will strike in September over office closures, recruitment strategy and attendance policies rolled out by the
Figures released by HMRC reveal over £1.4 billion in stamp duty was collected in July, up from just under £1.1 billion in June. The latest figures take the total for 2025 to slightly over £8
Midlands law firm Higgs has secured backing from August Equity, making it the first legal firm in the investor’s 48-strong portfolio. The Dudley-based firm, established in the Black Country in 1875, has 28 partners, 250
A Nationwide report into the changing face of England’s housing stock reveals an increase in the number of dwellings, but finds that more than half of owner-occupied properties are under-occupied. Uptake of green measures remains
The latest remortgage snapshot from LMS shows a substantial rise in completions in July, which the national conveyancing service provider says signals a shift in borrower behaviour. The number of completed deals has increased by
The latest acquisition by Knights has seen the expanding law firm establish its first office in Wales, following a deal to purchase Cardiff-based Le Gros Solicitors and hire a team of South Wales-based property lawyers.
The new digital registration service being launched by HM Land Registry has been unveiled at a meeting of the Legal Software Suppliers Association (LSSA), ahead of its planned launch in October. The new service will
Data from Rightmove has revealed a stark north-south divide in the number of homes that would be liable for the new property tax mooted by the government this week. In London, 59% of homes for
Average UK house prices increased by 1.4% between May and June, up from an increase of 0.4% in the same period 12 months ago, according to the latest data from the ONS. Annual prices rose
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 3.8% in the 12 months to July, up from 3.6% in the 12 months to June and the highest recorded increase since January 2024. On a monthly basis,
M People singer Heather Small and tribute band The Bootleg Beatles will headline the inaugural Sort Ball, a black-tie gala event for property, legal and financial services professionals. Small is best known for her powerful
The government has announced a series of environmental planning reforms to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment. The reforms will be backed by a £500 million budget, which includes funding for the
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has launched a public consultation on proposed updates to its Home Survey Standard, the definitive framework for residential property surveys across the UK. Originally published in 2019 and
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is assessing the benefits of a new national property tax that could replace stamp duty, according to reports in The Guardian, paid on the sale of owner-occupied homes worth more than £500,000.
The average price for newbuild properties has dropped significantly in many regions of the UK, with London properties falling by over £122,000 within the last year. But with the average price for a newbuild standing
The number of homeowners choosing to refinance instead of move house is increasing, with data from Twenty7tec revealing remorgaging figures are almost level with those buying a new home. In July, the mortgage tech company’s
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) have announced a partnership geared towards achieving a sustainable, resilient and inclusive built and natural environment. The collaboration
PEXA is officially launching its digital property exchange platform in the UK with a series of roadshows throughout September. As well as introducing the full platform proposition, the launch will bring together industry leaders in
Devolution on the death of a registered proprietor (PG6) Page summary: What to do following the death of a joint, sole or last surviving proprietor of a registered estate, charge or mortgage (practice guide 6).
With recent reports of declining housing market health disrupting the optimism of recent months, Rightmove’s latest house price index offers a more reassuring outlook. The largest monthly sample of residential property prices and housing market
Data compiled by analytics specialists TwentyEA suggests residential property transactions will reach 1.18 million by the end of the year – the highest level seen since 2022. TwentyEA’s analysis shows the volume of sales agreed
A firm manager has been fined £32,500 and ordered to pay costs of £50,000 following a series of regulatory breaches while acting for a politically exposed person (PEP). Three of five allegations made by the