The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) have announced the appointment of Joanna Ponsford and Lee Gaddes to the Society’s Board Simon Law, SLC’s Chairperson said that they are delighted to welcome Joanna and Lee on
April 2024 marked a robust month for the mortgage market, as unveiled by the latest statistics from Twenty7tec. Purchase mortgage searches surged by 8.1% compared to March 2024, and a substantial 25.87% compared to April
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) took the decision to maintain the UK base rate at 5.25%. Out of the nine members comprising the Monetary Policy Committee, seven opted to maintain the
The latest RICS UK Residential Survey results (April 2024), shows the recent recovery in buyer demand has mellowed slightly, with the market seeming to have been impacted by the slight increase in mortgage rates over
Access Legal, a division of the Access Group, has completed the acquisition of inCase, a pioneering mobile app that was one of the first to pave the way for clear communication between legal professionals and
CILEx Regulation has submitted its response to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s current consultation launched on 20 March 2024 which sets out their proposals for the regulation of non-authorised CILEX members, including CILEX students, affiliates and
Almost three quarters (74%) of Millennial and Gen Z buyers (18-34 year olds) think energy efficiency improvements will increase the value of their home, according to data from Coventry for intermediaries. Over half (59%) of
Hugh James has announced its latest round of promotions, which includes the appointment of four new partners and the introduction of its new Legal Director role. Across the UK, 31 people have been promoted, reinforcing
Reports indicate that the Lomond estate agency group, known for its substantial private equity backing and growth through multiple acquisitions, is poised for a sale. LDC Private Equity Investment Firm has reportedly enlisted Clearwater International
Aconveyancing has announced the Crystal Maze Challenge, in partnership with Conveyancing Foundation, a distinguished not-for-profit charity dedicated to enhancing the lives of those within the property industry. Set to take place on Wednesday, 26th June
Sky News reports that a faction of up to 30 Conservative Members of Parliament is poised to rebel against the government’s stance on ground rents for leasehold properties, as reported by Estate Agent Today. In
King’s Award for Enterprise 2024 has been awarded to a digital conveyancing platform for its track record of delivering innovative technologies to the conveyancing profession. Legal technology provider InfoTrack has been selected to receive the
Demand increased within the residential sales sector, with the number of buyers registered and the number of viewings per property both increasing, according to Propertymark’s Housing Insight Report for March 2024. The average number of
The Legal Services Board (LSB) has set out its pro-innovation approach to the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal services sector. Published yesterday, the update explains the oversight regulator’s overall approach to technology
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders’ Association (IMLA) supports the Building Societies Association (BSA) in its calls for Government reforms to assist first-time buyers and address the UK’s housing crisis. With the cost-of-living crisis and record high
