The government has published updated new build design guidance which it says will ‘raise the bar’ for developments, ensuring they are well-connected to local shops and services and resilient to climate change. A consultation has
The Conveyancing Association (CA) has released the full agenda for its annual conference, which will be held at the Belfry Hotel & Resort in Sutton Coldfield (pictured) on 12 February. This year marks the 25th
The latest Spotlight article from the Legal Ombudsman (LeO) focuses on early resolution, with practical steps for legal service providers to follow to resolve complaints at first tier. Clear communication, timely responses and proportionate remedies
A report from the Institute for Government (IfG) on the potential impact of government plans to restrict jury trials reveals the changes would “unlock only relatively modest reductions in demand”. Instead, the IfG says, the
The Judiciary of England and Wales has published its Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2026-2030, which sets out its priorities for expanding the diversity of the judiciary, particularly the number of Black judges. The Judiciary said
The latest UK House Price Index, covering November, reveals that average UK house price annual inflation was 2.5% in the 12 months to November 2025, up from the revised estimate of 1.9% in the 12
The latest Property Insights report from Barclays suggests traditional barriers to homeownership are easing, indicated by smaller deposits, consistent demand for more affordable properties, and a growing preference for higher loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages. The research
HM Land Registry figures revealing a £158 million increase in staff costs since 2017 reflect the appointment of over 2,700 new employees, Matthew Pennycook, the minister of state for housing, communities and local government has
The final Property and Homemover Report for 2025 from TwentyCi and TwentyEA reveals a 10% increase in transactions compared to the previous year, with the highest number of properties listed for sale in a decade
Propertymark’s housing insight report for November, released this week, reveals a “resilient but measured” market, the organisation said. Although the figures from the estate agents’ body show a slight dip in agreed sales (down to
The government has announced a minimum of £14 million in funding to support local authorities with local plan making. The funding will be available to eligible authorities using both the legacy and new plan making
Rightmove’s snapshot of January activity shows a 57% increase in buyer demand compared to the two weeks before Christmas, with the number of newly listed homes for sale up 81%. Although activity hasn’t reached the
HM Land Registry (HMLR) has recorded the use of only one e-signature in the three months since it launched the technology for conveyancers, according to a report from Novus Strategy. The home buying and selling
Data from the home moving comparison website reallymoving reveals a 74% increase in conveyancing registrations for the first two weeks in January compared to the same period last year. Combined registrations for conveyancing, survey and
A High Court judge in a test case involving a dispute over the ownership of property belonging to a former husband and wife has ruled WhatsApp messages are not legally binding signatures in the transfer
