Charity Breast Cancer Now has called on law firms and chambers to sign up for the legal sector’s annual charity static bike race, Tour de Law. Taking place on Wednesday 14 October and Thursday 15

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New figures analysed by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) show the number of new homes receiving planning permission has fallen by 21% in the last quarter, HBF’s latest Housing Pipeline report shows 45,315 new homes

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The number of property transactions which have fallen through has reduced when compared with the same period last year. Data from TwentyCi, analysed by House Buyer Bureau, suggests an estimated 71,959 property transactions collapsed during

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A survey has found that 42% of recent home buyers say conveyancing is the biggest barrier to a smooth property transaction, compared with just 19% who point to property chains. The research carried out by

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A major research project examining the challenges, ambitions and priorities of Welsh law firms will give the sector its first opportunity to see the findings when the Welsh Legal Sector Transformation Report 2026 is unveiled

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An analysis of HM Land Registry data has revealed the “stark divide” between the value of leasehold flats and freehold houses, with flat values depreciating while freehold houses have experienced steady price rises. Figures sourced

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The Law Society has awarded 16 scholarships as part of its Diversity Access Scheme (DAS). Open to aspiring solicitors seeking to complete the legal practice course (LPE) or the solicitors qualifying exam (SQE), the scheme

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The Conveyancing Foundation has launched a new online Mental Health Champion (MHC) course for conveyancers, designed to help property professionals champion wellbeing in the workplace. Delivered in partnership with Today’s Media, the course will be

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The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has welcomed new member Cotality as its latest member. Cotality holds a database of over 150 million property records, spanning more than 25 years of historical transactional data, and

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Almost half of sellers who have been part of a property chain have been impacted by a buyer pulling out somewhere along the chain, a survey by House Buyer Bureau suggests. The property purchase company

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A former Law Society president has called for greater attention to the pressures affecting solicitors from different backgrounds, as it was revealed a disproportionate number of Black solicitors are seeking support from The Solicitors Charity.

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Bristol remains the UK Japanese knotweed hotspot for the second year, according to new figures released by Environet. The specialist invasive plant remover based its analysis on more than 100,000 verified sightings from its live

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The Ministry of Justice is inviting nominations for the award of King’s Counsel Honoris Causa. The nomination window is open now and will close on 18th September. To be eligible for the award, the individual

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Elan Technology Group Ltd has upgraded its Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) membership to associate level. The change means Elan will be “more deeply involved” in CoPSO’s work, as well as contributing to the

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A new analysis by Rightmove reveals the extent of the north-south divide when moving home. The research found London is the slowest region in Great Britain to complete a move, taking an average of 174

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An analysis by LandSale has found that the number of agricultural holdings in England has fallen by 14.6% since 2005, highlighting the continued restructuring of the farming sector as some landowners exit the industry and

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The Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has welcomed two new members – Hiizzy and Instamo – in a bid to further its mission to transform the home buying and selling process. Instamo provides a secure

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