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The rule of law is under threat from a lack of access to justice, mistrust of the legal profession and politicians, and a lack of education and knowledge, according to a new report from the
A social media post by the prime minister that suggested the use of digital ID in home buying would ‘be done in seconds and wipe out the costs’ was misleading, a residential property partner claims.
The legal sector of the future will be centred on tech-driven cross-border solutions built around individual needs, according to a new report commissioned by the Ministry of Justice. The report also questions whether reserved activities
A government-backed cross-sector coalition to coordinate initiatives that enable digitalisation in the property market has been launched by the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology (CFIT). The Open Property Coalition will build on existing research,
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
The latest Housing Insight report from Propertymark includes figures which it says ‘are encouraging in parts’, but the estate agents’ body warns there are ‘clear challenges ahead’ for the housing market. An average of 73
Rightmove was dealt a new blow this week, with reports that thousands of estate agents could seek up to £1 billion in damages amid claims the property portal had been ‘abusing its dominant market position’
The Law Society of England and Wales has launched a new equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy for the solicitors’ profession. The strategy forms a key part of the Law Society’s 2025-2028 corporate strategy and
The latest RICS UK Residential Market Survey reveals a notable cooling across the UK’s housing market, with buyer demand, sales activity and new instructions all falling further into negative territory. New buyer enquiries recorded a
Small and medium-sized home builders say they are being ‘increasingly squeezed out’ by larger developers, and removing tax and regulatory barriers could increase home delivery by 56% – the equivalent of around 35,000 new homes
Single earners are priced out of the property market in many parts of the country, with average earnings and house prices making it impossible to save enough to buy within a lifetime, according to new
HM Land Registry has improved its digital services for customers who use software connected to Business Gateway application programming interfaces (APIs). The update will ensure a more reliable and flexible service for those developing software
RBC Capital Markets has criticised what it says was a market overraction to Rightmove’s announcement that profits would be hit by increased investment into AI on Friday, when share prices fell by as much as
Over 30,000 new homes were registered to be built in the third quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 8%, according to new figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC). In Q3 2025, 30,643
Members of the Scottish Parliament have voted to passed a land reform bill to help reduce land ownership amongst a small number of people and give communities a greater say over privately owned land. The
Mayors outside of London will be given greater influence over the government’s £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme, working jointly with Homes England to shape the course of action for affordable housing money in
Data from mortgage technology and data company Twenty7tec reveals a continued overall drop in total residential searches, with first time buyer searches experiencing the steepest decline, but an increase in remortgage activity. The slowdown reflects
Many UK solicitors believe the risks associated with client accounts have grown in recent years, but are concerned losing control of the accounts would impair their ability to deliver services effectively, according to a new