Declare trust now, or forever hold your peace
Statistics reveal that 33% of first time buyers (those placing deposits) would not secure their financial contribution with a legal agreement, should a breakdown of the relationship subsequently occur. A further 18% who have put down uneven deposits would not use one for fear of “damaging trust”. My personal view is that, if a client […]
“Housebuilding will be firmly at the top of the agenda for the Housing Minister in the coming months”
Search Acumen comments on the RICS Residential Market Survey, October 2016
The blame game – when are you responsible?
When a transaction on the purchase of a property is obstructed in some regard, clients are often tempted to place the blame on their lawyer. After further investigation however, it often comes to light that this blame is misplaced. For a large number of resolved conveyancing cases, no remedy has subsequently been awarded to the […]
Is conveyancing still ‘safe as houses’?
Prior to the result of June’s European Union (EU) referendum, conveyancing seemed to be the most favourable area of law to be involved in. Firms which specialised in residential conveyancing had experienced fee growth of 15.4% on average last year, with commercial conveyancing firm fees rising by 8.7%, according to a study by Hazlewoods. The […]
Buyers’ changing minds account for majority of transaction failures
Despite mortgage rates falling to record lows, the ease of getting one has not improved – an issue which may mean transaction levels are being held back.
Act now to secure your success in 2017, say Redbrick Solutions
Despite a challenging year, the recent PwC Annual Law Firm Survey presents evidence of continued stability for the UK legal sector.
Greater support for SuDS welcomed, but more holistic flood modelling required
GeoSmart’s Managing Director, Stuart Pearce responds to the recommendations in today’s EFRA Commons Committee Report on Future Flood Prevention.
“Generation Rent will be the ultimate losers of the government’s tinkering”
Search Acumen comments on ONS index of private housing rental prices (IPHRP) in Great Britain: Sept 2016
Beware of rentcharges
Roberts & Ors v Lawton & Ors [2016] UKUT 395 (TCC) (01 September 2016)
Conveyancing Data Services – October Reflections
CDS Sales Director, Richard Pickles* discusses what makes the company different and why they sponsor an Olympic rower.
Shoreham Cement Works
Driving down the A283 towards Shoreham you may have noticed the hauntingly beautiful buildings of the former Shoreham Cement Works. Although partially derelict, the smashed windows, crumbling silos and rusted metalwork tell a story about West Sussex’s industrial significance. Cement Production The production of cement begins with the quarrying of raw materials including limestone, clay […]
Should consumers trust conveyancing “dabblers”?
As property transactions levels grew particularly in Q2 of this year, so did the number of occasional conveyancers or firms which merely ‘dabble’ in conveyancing.
Is it time for your firm had a YouTube channel?
Some are firms beginning to take advantage of YouTube as a means to communicate with their clients and prospects.
SDLT effect on housing market
By analysing monthly data from the House Price Statistics for Small Areas (HPSSA), insight had been provided into property sales, both prior and after the stamp duty (SDLT) change.
More needs to be done for FTBs and downsizers, say experts
The latest Property Transaction Data reports have been released for September/October 2016
Local Authority Search delays need to be tackled
As I hope you’re aware, the Association is currently putting the final pieces in place for our ‘White Paper’ on ‘Modernising the Home Moving Process’ and we have looked extensively throughout the current system to see where there can be severe delays, or increased costs, or both, and in doing so have actively looked at […]
Do you keep track of how much time you spend on compliance related tasks?
October is a time for setting budgets for many law firms to ensure that they are equipped for the opportunities and challenges the next year will inevitably bring.
Coventry Street
Coventry Street is the understated yellow property on the Monopoly board. Nestled between the larger Leicester Square and Piccadilly, it is a short street that connects the two. First designed as a street for entertainment, it was built in 1681 and named after the politician Henry Coventry, the secretary of state to Charles II. It […]
Transparent Terms and Conditions promise fair business
Transparent Terms and Conditions give everyone peace of mind that they are receiving a fair service from tmgroup – no matter what size their firm is. Almost everyone has sat on a plane and wondered how much the person next to them REALLY paid for their ticket. Did they pay more than you? Did you […]
General and determined boundaries
The general boundaries rule is well known. It means that the boundary line shown on the register is no more than a general indication or approximation of the location of the boundary, rather that the precise boundary line. A proprietor who wishes to determine the exact boundary line may apply to Land Registry to register […]
