The Digital Property Market Steering Group (DPMSG) has published its’ roadmap to drive crucial change in the land and property market which outlines its’ public commitment to what can, at minimum, be expected in its
Martello, the independent company in the UK to provide environmental searches for conveyancing professionals, has announced the addition of Stephen Sykes, a distinguished figure in UK commercial environmental law and the environmental search sector, to
More than three quarters (77%) of voters across ten marginal constituencies want the government to do more to help make homes more energy efficient. This is the key finding from new research carried out by
Atomic Consultancy, category winners at the 2023 ESTAS awards, concludes a record-breaking year and predicts an even busier landscape for agency acquisitions in 2024. Founded just two years ago, Atomic has already facilitated 68 deals
Recent data from conveyancing solicitors indicates a three-year consecutive decline in the interest for new build properties. 2023 data from UK conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, examining internal property enquiries has uncovered some revealing statistics
Specialist Professional Indemnity Insurance broker, Miller will be hosting a free, in-person conference for CLC regulated firms in London on 25th January. The following industry experts will lead discussion and provide insight into key risk
HM Land Registry is working with mortgage lenders to ensure they will no longer need to chase conveyancers for updates on the status of their applications at HMLR. In a new pilot, HMLR will provide
In a survey of members of ALEP (the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners), 80% agreed with the statement, posed in the government’s ongoing consultation on ground rent reform (which closes on Wednesday 1th7 January), that
55% of professionals think employers should be doing more to help with employee wellbeing – whilst over two-fifths of senior leaders feel their increased spending on wellness benefits is going by largely unnoticed. A new
New registrations for home move services, including conveyancing, surveying and removals, were 73% higher in the first week of January 2024 than the same period last year, according to data from reallymoving. After a quieter
The housing market is witnessing a resurgence, marked by a significant uplift in mortgage applications, property listings, and buyer confidence. Twenty7tec has confirmed a 19.6% year-on-year increase in mortgage application submissions via APPLY, significantly outperforming
A new report commissioned by the Family Building Society has recommended policymakers to reassess the enforcement of stamp duty for elderly homeowners looking to downsize. The report, sponsored by Lord Mandelson and Lord Heseltine, argues
Industry experts and market analysts are optimistic about the coming months, as the base rate appears to have peaked, instilling confidence in both buyers and sellers. The Bank of England’s decision to maintain interest rates
As the post-Christmas listing boom has filtered its way through to mortgage enquiries, the latest data from Twenty7tec shows that last week was the busiest-ever start to a new calendar year for mortgage searches. Wednesday
The Government has published guidance and set out initial funding to enable 55 British towns to develop their long-term plan. This follows the Prime Minister announcing the 55 towns that will receive funding and support
Phoebus, a financial services technology firm, has joined UK trade body the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) as an associate member. Phoebus will share its technological understanding of the property processes to help OPDA “shape
Digital signature pioneer Videosign has partnered with identity verification specialists OneID to further improve security options and convenience for users. The new partnership allows Videosign users to verify identities using bank-verified data before signing contracts
Belvoir and The Property Franchise Group (TPFG) have revealed plans to merge, forming a significant presence in the property franchise sector. The new entity will manage an expansive network of over 930 property franchises across
The Stewart Milne Group, a prominent housebuilding company based in northeast Scotland, has entered administration, leading to the immediate loss of more than 200 jobs. The firm cited substantial challenges since the COVID-19 pandemic as
The Housing Ombudsman and the New Homes Ombudsman (NHOS) have formalised their collaboration with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as reported by Property Industry Eye. This agreement, not legally binding but based on mutual commitment,
A plan to allow homeowners who downsize to become exempt from paying stamp duty has been welcomed by The National Association Of Property Buyers (NAPB) and the Family Building Society. A new report, backed by
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published more fixed penalties issued as part of its new financial penalty regime. £750 fines have been issued to five firms for not complying with the SRA’s transparency rules.
NatWest Chairman Sir Howard Davies has sparked controversy with his remarks about the housing market’s accessibility for first-time buyers. Davies stated on BBC that acquiring a mortgage isn’t as challenging as perceived, advocating the necessity
The Conveyancing Foundation has launched its ‘Wellbeing at Work Survey’ for the second year running with a £500 voucher on offer for taking part. The “Wellbeing at Work” survey, first launched in February 2023, is
The November 2023 Propertymark Housing Insight Report highlights several trends and statistics within the UK housing market. There has been a 14% decrease in the number of properties available for sale, and a 26% reduction
New data from Rightmove reveals that a new record number of sellers came to market on Boxing Day, with a 26% increase in new sellers beating the previous record of last year. Buyers also got
New research has revealed that fall throughs are estimated to have cost UK buyers and sellers £270m during Q3 of last year, marking a second consecutive quarterly increase as market conditions continue to prove problematic
The number of mortgage searches recorded by broker platform Twenty7tec provides a mixed view of the property market as we head into 2024. Despite the usual December slow down, the number of searches recorded were
New research from equity release lender Standard Life Home Finance has revealed that while the over 45s are less concerned about equity release in general, there are significant gender differences around perceptions of equity release
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has announced the appointment of Liz Coll and Adhir Ramdarshan to the Legal Services Consumer Panel (the Consumer Panel). Liz Coll will take up appointment from 1st January 2024 for
The Law Firm Marketing Club’s “What Clients Want Research 2023” report, sponsored by Moneypenny, reveals that nearly half (47%) of law firms fail to make a good first impression, suggesting a significant area for improvement.
Peter Andreewitch, 60, is claiming financial ruin following the loss of a valuable property collection to his former girlfriend, Magali Moutreuil, 49, after a prolonged High Court battle, as reported by The Times. The couple,