A report by the Resolution Foundation think tank has unveiled alarming findings about the state of housing in the UK, describing it as “expensive, cramped, and ageing,” and offering the worst value for money compared
IPSA have stated that it has been a busy few weeks following the news that after seven very successful years at the helm, Chairman Andrew Prismall would be stepping down to concentrate on other activities.
In 2023, full-time employees in England could expect to spend around 8.3 times their annual earnings buying a home. The equivalent figure in Wales is 6.1 times their annual earnings. At the national level, these
The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has partnered with The Alan Turing Institute to explore the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in long-term decisions about how
Acre has announced a new partnership with Nationwide, that will allow brokers to secure one-click Decision-in-Principle applications with the building society via Acre’s platform. Any Acre broker can connect seamlessly with Nationwide via Application Programming
New property industry insight has revealed that while spring is statistically the slowest season when it comes to property transactions, Autumn sits top as the busiest home selling season. GetAgent analysed Land Registry data looking
New research has revealed that fall-throughs are costing home sellers an estimated £909 million a year. Home Sale Pack has analysed residential fall-through data from TwentyCI* and measured it against the estimated cost of a
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® released a new report – Disloyal lawyers: has the partnership model lost its lustre? – which reveals the majority of legal associates aren’t racing to take on the responsibilities, risks and
New research has revealed that when it comes to the current property market revival, improving house price performance is being “very much driven by the new-build sector”, with existing homes still struggling against current market
The glamour of the conveyancing profession took centre stage at the 4th annual British Conveyancing Awards, an evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and well-deserved recognition. The winners edition brochure and video from the event have
As March unfolded, the property market showcased a complex interplay of trends and shifts – including mortgage market fluctuations, sales dynamics and house price movements. According to data released by Twenty7tec, March brought forth developments
A new report revealing the latest trends and future predictions in UK lending and borrowing has been launched. The most notable trends include the growing importance of brand and trust for borrowing decisions and AI
According to a recent survey conducted by property firm Savills, the majority of buyers and sellers in the prime housing market remain undeterred by the impending general election. Out of 1,200 prime home movers surveyed,
During National Conveyancing Week, from the 11th to the 15th of March, organised by Bold Legal Group and Todays Conveyancer, the Conveyancing Foundation were proud to support this incredible initiative. By pledging to match all
The latest Homebuyer Hotspots Demand Index has revealed that buyer demand has continued to climb in Q1 2024, up +1% versus the final quarter of last year and returning to the same levels seen at
New data from Rightmove reveals Thursday 28th March was the biggest day for the number of new sellers coming to market so far this year. It was the third biggest day for new listings coming
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is directing efforts towards voters who support housebuilding, particularly in constituencies where there is a significant pro-development sentiment, according to The Times. The party’s strategy is buoyed by analysis indicating
Against a tough economic backdrop and with the cost of living rising sharply, law firms saw profits go only marginally down, according to the Law Society’s Financial Benchmarking Survey that provides an overview of the
The government has updated its guidance calling for second staircases in all new tall residential buildings over 18 metres – further enhancing the UK’s world-leading building safety standards. The change in guidance adds to a
Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide, NatWest, and Rightmove have announced an investment in Coadjute. This is the first time that the UK’s three largest mortgage providers have come together to fund a PropTech. Lloyds Banking Group,
Mortgage approvals for February soared to 60,383, marking a significant rise from January’s figure of 56,087, according to the Bank of England. This represents a robust month-over-month increase of 7.7% and a 39.8% surge year-over-year
New data from HM Revenue & Customs has revealed the number of UK residential property transactions in February 2024 was 3% lower than the same month in 2023. The provisional non-seasonally adjusted estimate of the
The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC) Committee has today launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The cross-party inquiry will examine the transaction process, the information available to
The cost of conveyancing rose by 5.1% in the first quarter of this year, compared to Q4 2023, according to analysis of approximately 82,000 conveyancing quote forms on home mover comparison site reallymoving. Published quarterly,
In 2023, full-time employees in England could expect to spend around 8.3 times their annual earnings buying a home. The equivalent figure in Wales is 6.1 times their annual earnings. At the national level, these
A report by the Resolution Foundation think tank has unveiled alarming findings about the state of housing in the UK, describing it as “expensive, cramped, and ageing,” and offering the worst value for money compared
Fisher Jones Greenwood (FJG) has promoted a number of experienced team members into senior leadership roles. The firm, which is currently based in 10 locations across Essex and Suffolk, is embarking on a period of
The Geospatial Commission, part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), has partnered with The Alan Turing Institute to explore the role that artificial intelligence (AI) can play in long-term decisions about how
The number of sites that gained planning permission in 2023 dropped to the lowest level for a 12-month period since The Housing Pipeline Report began in 2006. The 10,527 sites were granted permission in 2023
The Legal Services Board has confirmed its interim leadership arrangements while its Board recruits a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This follows Matthew Hill’s resignation from the role in January 2024, ahead of his departure
A new TA6 Property Information Form that supports National Trading Standards material information guidance has been released by the Law Society of England and Wales. It includes the information that the National Trading Estate and
The SRA have launched a consultation on rule changes needed to allow the potential regulation of non-authorised Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) members. The suggested arrangements explain the rules that would apply to CILEX