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The government has shared details of its plans to implement changes to the local plan-making system, which will be in force in early 2026. Regulations to implement the new system, set out in the Levelling-up
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has shared new proposals that aim to support equality and diversity in the legal profession and is inviting feedback from across the sector. The proposals would replace existing guidance published
In a statement released yesterday, the minister of state for housing, Matthew Pennycook, said the budget ‘brings with it the prospect of thousands of new homes’, along with ‘hundreds more planners to turbocharge housebuilding ‘.
Of the many rumoured changes to the system of property taxation, the mansion tax – or ‘high value council tax surcharge’ – was the only significant measure introduced by the chancellor in her autumn budget.
A Rightmove survey of 10,000 potential movers carried out before the budget found almost one in five (17%) had paused their plans due to uncertainty about any potential changes to property taxes. Now the wait
In her budget speech yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she was committed to creating a fairer system and would ‘ensure that the wealthiest will contribute the most’. Announcing a two percentage point increase in the
Following weeks of speculation as to what the autumn budget may hold for property taxes, prompting home buyers and sellers to adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach to moving, the chancellor’s measures for the housing
Just days after the House of Lords Select Committee on the Constitution warned of increasing distrust in the legal system that placed the rule of law under threat, Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has been granted permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal against the Mazur judgment. Although not party to the original proceedings, CILEX applied for permission earlier this
Chancellor Rachel Reeves plans to raise up to £450 million from a levy on high-value homes collected through council tax bills, according to a report in The Times. Revaluing properties in council tax bands F,
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