New research has found that the money “wasted on HS2 could have covered the purchase of over 280,000 new homes” across the 33 key locations that were due to benefit from the high-speed rail network.
Digital onboarding platform provider, VirtualSignature-ID, has launched its SmartSign-Plus Advanced eSignature application, with digital 3D liveness proof of identity included free of charge to help SMEs to more easily adopt digital identity verification. The new
New research has revealed that the term “gazundering” has seen an increase in Google search activity. GetAgent.co.uk analysed Google search terms around the subject of home selling to see which has seen the biggest increase
London law firm Bishop & Sewell LLP has promoted two talented lawyers, in a move which significantly “strengthens the firms’ dispute resolution and residential property teams”. Associate Charles Jamieson has been promoted to Senior Associate
Rishi Sunak is reportedly contemplating a tax reduction for the top five million earners and a potential reduction in stamp duty as a strategic move to alleviate the political pressure he’s facing following two significant
The property market remain “stable but subdued” as data for Q3 2023 suggests that the usual post-summer uplift has failed to materialise. Consumers continue to come to terms with inflation and interest rates and property
A legal-tech start up has announced the launch of a new platform designed managed enquiries in a “more effective and efficient” manner. Legalito’s Smart Enquiries solution, which has been in beta testing for 3 months,
In 2023, the Conveyancing Foundation introduced the Charity Grant Scheme, which provides individuals and organizations within the property industry with the opportunity to apply for Charity Grants of up to £2,000. These grants are designed
UK mortgage holders are repaying record amounts of mortgage debt in the higher interest rate environment, according to the Equity Release Council’s Autumn 2023 Market Report. High levels of debt and a lack of pension
New research has revealed that having made as much as £9,000 per property in house price appreciation, the government is now pocketing thousands of pounds more in interest from Help to Buy homeowners who have
New research has revealed that 676,000 of England’s stock worth £212 billion is sitting empty. The research comes from House Buyer Bureau, which measures the number of vacant dwellings up and down England. Across the
The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has stepped in to directly manage Alexander Grace Law Limited, compelling the firm to enter a managed closure process. The intervention, effective immediately, comes in response to concerns raised
The latest analysis of land usage data has shown that just 8.7% of the nation is actually classified as ‘developed’, however, in some areas this climbs as high as 93.5%. Searchland analysed data on England’s
More than 6,000 new homes will be built on brownfield sites, through money given to councils to transform unused land into thriving neighbourhoods. Across the country, from Hull to Somerset, nearly 100 regeneration projects will
Women in Estate Agency (WiEA), originating as a small Facebook group, has rapidly evolved into a significant voice and network within the UK property professionals’ community. Transitioning from their inaugural sold-out conference earlier this year,
Labour has revealed plans to accelerate infrastructure projects in order to stimulate growth and attract investment to the UK. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will advocate for a revamp of planning rules during her speech at
Irwin Mitchell is boosting its ESG Practice with the recruitment of Keith Davidson as a new partner in its Planning and Environment Team. Keith is recognised as a leading expert on environmental and sustainability issues.
Two long-standing East Midlands solicitor firms have announced a merger creating a “leading legal powerhouse with diverse specialisms in the region.” Nottingham-based Rotheras Solicitors LLP and Leicester-based Bray & Bray Solicitors will be merging as
A conveyancing firm has introduced a guaranteed move-by-Christmas service, complete with refunds for failure to do so. Muve has introduced a new service called MuveFast Festive designed to get home movers into their new homes
New data has revealed that over the last six months, the average home seller across England and Wales has achieved 97.3% of asking price, a -2.4% drop versus the previous six months, with every region
On World Mental Health Day, the Law Society of England and Wales is calling for urgent reforms to the Mental Health Act. Law Society President Lubna Shuja said: “As we celebrate World Mental Health Day,
New analysis has revealed that despite a cooling housing market, the time it takes to sell a home in England & Wales has fallen by an average of -8.1 days in the past six months.
Conveyancing fees have risen slightly over the past 12 months, but continue to track well below inflation, estate agency and removals fees as a new report suggests the cost of moving home has fallen by
LawCare has seen a 24% increase in the number of legal professionals contacting them for support – based on the number of contacts from January to August 2023, compared with the same period in 2022.
Yorkshire law firm Lupton Fawcett is to offer an onboarding bonus to key hires as part of its strategy for continued growth. The firm, which has offices in Leeds, Sheffield and York, is seeking experienced,
The latest industry index on property fall throughs has revealed that the number of property transactions estimated to have been subject to collapse across the UK market has started to climb after two quarters in
Solicitors in England and Wales will celebrate Black History Month by embracing the “Saluting our Sisters” theme, which highlights the role Black women have had in shaping history, inspiring change and building communities, says The
Parents and grandparents – also known as the “Bank of Family” – are turning to their own property wealth to get their children onto the housing ladder, according to new research from Legal & General
Matt Gilpin, CEO at Sprift and proptech specialist to join the Member Executive Committee at Open Property Data Association (OPDA). Joining their ranks, property data specialists, Sprift Technologies, has been confirmed as the latest company
Numerous homeowners are facing the prospect of potential demolition of their newly constructed homes in Crewe, Cheshire, as the entire estate was built without proper planning permission, as reported by Manchester Evening News. The 263
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has taken control of the running of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF), meaning solicitors’ clients will continue to be able to claim compensation – even if something is found to
New research has revealed that homebuyers remain largely undeterred by current mortgage market turmoil, with 82% planning to continue their search for a new home in the run up to Christmas. eXp UK commissioned a