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The government has exceeded its flood defence targets by almost 10,000 properties, with almost 62,000 homes and businesses receiving protection over the last two years. Over £2.65 billion has been invested into flood defences by
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out a roadmap for open data that will give consumers greater control over financial deals, and says it will examine how open finance can help consumers manage and
Residential property data for Q1 of 2026 contains encouraging trends for conveyancers, the latest report from Landmark Information Group suggests. Although global pressures and affordability are constraining home moving activity, listing volumes rose by 3%
A partner in a conveyancing firm has been fined £7,500 and ordered to pay costs of £50,000 by a Council for Licensed Conveyancers adjudication panel after approving transfers of over £363,000 from the firm’s client
First-time buyers are paying an average of £4,618 more in stamp duty since the £425,000 threshold was removed last year, according to figures from Rightmove. The property portal is calling on the government to consider
The Office for Legal Complaints (OLC) has published its 2026-27 Business Plan & Budget for the Legal Ombudsman (LeO), which includes a strong emphasis on preventing complaints from arising and reducing unnecessary escalation. Complaints have
Lenders expect mortgage demand to increase over the coming months, according to the Bank of England’s latest Credit Conditions Survey – but experts warn attitudes have shifted since the survey was carried out earlier this
Sales of 100% mortgages hit a five-year high last year, an analysis of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) data by Compare the Market has found. The comparison site warns the rise indicates buyers are increasingly struggling
A survey of legal services clients has found that although the vast majority (84%) are happy with the service they receive, 66% said they would never leave a review. Access Legal surveyed 1,000 clients who
The new Mortgage Lenders Handbook will be live from 29 June, UK Finance has announced. The organisation is encouraging conveyancers to pre-register for the site before 5pm on Friday 15th May. UK Finance confirmed the
The onset of spring has seen a series of announcements from law firms and tech companies sharing details of new conveyancing hires and promotions. Switalskis has appointed four solicitors (main pic) to its residential conveyancing
The Iran conflict has triggered the sharpest shock to the UK mortgage market since the 2022 mini-budget, the financial information company Moneyfacts has said, with rates soaring in the space of just one month. Mortgage
Movera and Steele Raymond are entering the new financial year in strong positions, with the trio of businesses celebrating growth, acquisitions and expansions this week. Home moving brand Movera reported a 33% year-on-year increase in
The Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) in its appeal against Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys, which limited the extent to which legal executives and paralegals
Law firms and practitioners have responded to the Court of Appeal’s decision to overturn the decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys, which limited the extent to which legal executives and paralegals can conduct litigation.
The latest indicators from HMRC and Nationwide paint a positive picture of the housing market, but experts warn the figures “set an ominous tone” as the Middle East conflict slows economic growth. Seasonally adjusted UK
The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in CILEX & Ors v Mazur & Ors. Allowing the appeal, Sir Colin Birss, Chancellor of the High Court, said “it is hard to see why this
The Bank of England’s Money and Credit data for February shows an increase in net mortgage approvals for house purchases, up to 62,600 from 60,200 in January. Approvals for remortgaging also increased to 41,200 in
Zoopla’s March house price index shows a 13% drop in demand compared to this time last year, with “a clear trend” of a growing gap between buyer demand and sales agreed. Although the market remains
Law Society president Mark Evans is raising funds and awareness for mental health in the legal sector at the TCS London Marathon in April. Evans will run the marathon alongside solicitors Kayleigh Wilding and Matt
NatWest is now actively transacting on PEXA’s digital property transaction platform, with the move affecting fee-assisted remortgage customers of the FTSE-100 bank. Sale and purchase transactions will follow, PEXA said. The high street lender signed
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on its proposals for planning decisions and applications. In two consultations launched this week, MHCLG sets out its plans for the requirements for local
New government transparency rules will expose secret land deals, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has said, as it publishes guidance on contractual control agreements. The guidance, which is intended for conveyancers
The Legal Services Consumer Panel has shared its critical response to the Ministry of Justice’s review of the Legal Services Board, claiming its “fragmented and outdated regulatory design” make it impossible to meet its statutory
The housing market has built on a steady start to the year in February and conditions are gradually improving, according to the latest house price index from Halifax. Although affordability remains a challenge for many,
The February house price index from Nationwide reinforces the view of a modest recovery following a dip at the end of last year, the building society has reported. The number of mortgages approved for house
Property industry reaction to the Treasury’s spring forecast has been muted, with a mix of relief at no major changes and claims of a missed opportunity for stamp duty reform. Chancellor Rachel Reeves opened her
New mortgage figures released by UK Finance and the Bank of England reveal strong growth for lending in 2025, followed by a reduction in January of this year. The Household Finance Review for Q4 2025
Zoopla has recorded its highest number of new homes listings in a decade in February, and says up to half of the homes available now cost less to buy than rent. The monthly house price
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has opened submissions at the Court of Appeal in its appeal against the ruling in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys, which limited the extent to which legal executives
HMRC has published its updated guidance on the requirement to register as a tax adviser and the conditions individuals and firms must meet. Every business which interacts with HMRC about someone else’s tax affairs and
LMS and PEXA have been selected to take part in the Bank of England’s Synchronisation Lab, which has been set up to test business models for synchronising payments across the financial services sector. The tech