The FairLife Charity, a charity committed to promoting fair trading in finance, has announced that it has awarded its trademark logo – The FairLife Mark – to the Building Societies Association (‘BSA’). The FairLife Mark

Simply Conveyancing has announced a partnership Orbital Witness. The collaboration will see Orbital Residential – a product created by Orbital Witness which it says is designed to streamline the leasehold reporting process using AI technology

The Green Finance Institute (GFI) is seeking to catalyse growth in the UK green mortgage market by establishing a green mortgage training programme to drive the decarbonisation of the built environment. “The GFI Certificate in

New research has revealed that the cost of getting on the ladder today is 191% higher for the average first-time buyer versus what their parents would have paid in the ‘90’s, with the average earnings

The Legal Services Board (LSB) has issued Requirements, Guidance, and a statement of policy to regulators to improve the way in which first tier complaints are handled. First tier complaints are the initial complaints that

Startling regional differences are acting as barriers to those looking to step onto the property ladder for the first time, according to Coventry for intermediaries’ first time buyer market research. The Society’s research shows that

More than three quarters of homeowners believe that gazumping should be banned in England and Wales, new research from Market Financial Solutions (MFS) revealed. The specialist lender commissioned an independent survey of 1,183 people who

Bell Lamb & Joynson has been recognised for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients by winning a Best in Postcode Award from The ESTAS. This award has been achieved via customer reviews submitted to

Research has revealed that while the number of homes built across the UK last year remained marginally higher than the 20 year annual average, there was a -11.8% year on year drop following two previous

Maria Harris, chair of the Open Property Data Association (OPDA) has called for the entire home buying and selling process to be digitised and for this to happen within three years. Maria Harris gave evidence

It has proven to be a competitive year for applicants to join this year’s Spring Accelerator Programme and it has become a “magnet in attracting some of the most promising innovators” in both the GeoTech

Dutton Gregory Solicitors has appointed Partner Sarah Sams as Head of the firm’s highly successful Residential Property division. Sarah Sams, who previously was a Partner at Dutton Gregory Solicitors, is an experienced property law expert

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

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 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