Thackray Williams, the London and Kent law firm, has bolstered its management and commercial teams with a number of new hires after witnessing a combined 82% increase in revenue for its employment and commercial departments
MoneySuperMarket has announced a partnership with the Equity Release Group (ERG). The introduction of ERG’s smartER™ technology on MoneySuperMarket gives people the flexibility to research different later life lending options in their own time before
Reinsurance support is now in place to launch the Fire Safety Reinsurance Facility (the Facility) from 1st April 2024, in an industry intervention to help improve the availability of insurance for certain buildings with combustible
New research has found that the vast majority of the UK property industry think that the Spring Budget missed the mark when it comes to boosting current market conditions, with many hoping to have seen
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), have launched a new Residential Retrofit Standard following an extensive eight week-long consultation period. This new standard has been developed by a team of experts as a response
Sales agreed numbers are 13% higher than last year,and demand is up 8% indicating a positive start to the year according to the figures from property portal Rightmove. The property market exhibits a ‘blend of
Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into the proposed £2.5bn merger between Barratt Developments and Redrow. The inquiry aims to determine whether the merger could lead to a significant reduction in competition in various
Propertymark gave evidence at a House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee Inquiry on 5th March 2024 which explored whether a new regulator should be created as suggested by the report of the Regulation of
Today’s Conveyancer recently sat down with Sarah Bent, Partner and Head of Residential Conveyancing at Hegarty’s. Sarah has been with the firm for 14 years, after starting as an admin assistant. Hegarty has also just
Bolton and Bury-based law firm Clough & Willis has appointed Ged McNamara as a senior associate in its growing Property team. He joins the firm from another firm based in Greater Manchester where he was
Homebuyer appetites for new-build properties have dipped by -1.1% while stock levels have fallen by -0.7%, according to data. easyMoney’s New-build Sector Review is a quarterly review of supply and demand within the sector, looking
Lloyds Banking Group (LBG), has joined the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) on a mission to “overhaul and speed up” the home buying and selling process through a standardised approach to sharing of digital data.
Dame Kate Barker CBE is set to lead the newly established Radix Housing Commission, a pivotal initiative aimed at addressing England’s housing shortage. Undertaking this crucial task on behalf of the radical centre think tank
HM Land Registry launches the Future Fees and Charging Structure call for evidence as part of a review of the current approach to setting fees for its data and services. The current fees and charging
Fast-tracked investment of £180m over the next 12 months is expected to prevent more than 8000 sewage spills polluting English waterways, the Environment Secretary announced today (Monday 11th March). It follows the Secretary of State
To coincide with National Conveyancing week, the Home Owner’s Passport (HOP) has released its Material Information Lawyers’ Toolkit. The toolkit has been developed as a response to the new Trading Standards Material Information Guidance which
New research has revealed that the number of residential planning applications granted in England has fallen by -8.3% on the year, marking at least four consecutive years of decline, and while the nation tries to
Industry data reveals a significant downturn in the UK property market, with the number of home movers reaching its lowest point since 1974, according to the UK Finance Household Review. In 2023, only 251,000 loans
AIIC Group (“AIIC”), the holding company behind leading independent law firm Taylor Rose MW, has been named as the fastest growing legal and accounting services in Europe, according to the prestigious FT 1000 list of
A recent report from the Landmark Information Group sheds light on property transactions- delving into key data points, the report reveals trends and challenges faced by the industry. The average time from instruction to completion
The Law Society of England and Wales is encouraging the profession to continue to improve the progression and retention of women to senior levels, as it marks International Women’s Day. Data from the Solicitors Regulation
PEXA UK today announces the appointment of Matthew Joy to the role of Chief Growth Officer at Smoove. He will take immediate responsibility for developing and growing the Smoove business following the departure of the
The Legal Services Board today announces the appointment of Tom Hayhoe as the new Chair of the Legal Services Consumer Panel from 1st May 2024. Tom succeeds Sarah Chambers, whose term of office ends on
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced to abolish Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) with effect from 1st June 2024. This change will come into effect for transactions which complete, or which substantially perform, on or after
Propertymark has updated its Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) in light of the new guidance for sales and letting agents from the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) as part of their work
Propertymark has urged the Chancellor not to waste the upcoming Spring Budget and focus on housing. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, will present his Spring Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday
Key Later Life Finance, equity release advisor, highlights the significant downturn in first-time home purchases, with figures dropping to a decade low of approximately 290,000 in the last year, a 21% decline from 2022 –
Propertymark will appear in front of the House of Lords’ Industry and Regulators Committee on Tuesday 5th March at 10.30 am, as part of the Committee’s work looking at the regulation of property agents. The
OneDome, the digital homebuying platform, announces an industry-first offer: unlimited free digital KYC and AML checks for estate agents using its various home buying services. The service, encompassing identity verification, document authentication, live video face
As the UK gears up for the upcoming budget announcement on March 6th, experts across various sectors share their insights and hopes for measures that could address some of the pressing issues facing the nation,
Landmark Information Group hosted a roundtable at Portcullis House, Westminster, chaired by Natalie Elphicke MP. Industry leaders including representatives from HSBC, Rightmove, First Title, Simplify, L&C Mortgages, Mortgage Advice Bureau, Movera (O’Neill Patient Solicitors LLP),
The UK’s housing market is witnessing a notable rebound, as evidenced by the latest insights from Rightmove and Zoopla. Despite the fluctuations in mortgage rates, the sector is showing signs of robust activity and increased