HM Revenue and Customs have released their UK Property Transactions Count for September. Continuing the downward trend in sales, the results hint at an upward trajectory of slight pessimism in the market. The seasonally adjusted

Much is said about the plight of generation rent and the difficult situation they are in when potential inheritance is their only realistic way of affording a property. However, a recent report by Sanlam UK

Following the recent announcement that half of letting agencies in England and Wales will consider leaving the market once the Tenants Fees Bill becomes legal, landlords remain a lot more resolute. A recent survey of

Since the slightly annoying, yet somehow loveable, Meerkat came into our households with a message for cheaper car insurance, we have expected transparent prices and cheap deals. However, the housing market has been a step

Renting a property can be a very stressful experience. Living your life at the mercy of someone else and possessing very little control is troubling and exhausting. Currently, over 5 million households, or 21% of

Following huge growth in house prices over the past decade, the UK House Price Index for August 2018, has highlighted a slowdown in the market for the last two years. Many are speculating that stagnant

Following the recent announcement from James Brokenshire, Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government, of the Government’s plans to cap ground rent at £10 per year, a law firm has also announced that they will

In a time when more businesses are becoming aware of the importance of cyber security and protection from fraudulent threats, HM Land Registry have employed a Software as a Service (SaaS) specialist, Division Time, in

Based in the Truman Brewery building, in the heart of London, LegalGeek was poised and ready to open its third annual conference. Having grown exponentially throughout its short life, the quirky, industrial venue reflected the

In July, Warwick District Council’s data was the first to migrate onto a digital platform. The process made searches available via the new digital Local Land Charges (LLC). Under the HM Land Registry’s (HMLR)new digital

For many, following a long and exhausting buying process, moving into your house is a landmark occasion indicating the next chapter in your life. However, for too many of us, the day itself turns into

A dishonest daughter turned ‘property hijacker’ has been jailed for three years following the attempted sale of her father’s home whilst he was in a care home and his wife was abroad caring for a

A new report has highlighted consumer confusion or apathy regarding remortgaging their property in order to find a cheaper deal. Which? Mortgage Advisers’ report has found that those on a Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgage

In 2018 more people are reliant on close family and friends to help fund their property purchases. In fact 27%, up from 25% in 2017, of UK purchases were funded by friends and family with

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) have warned that withdrawing the Help to Buy scheme could destabilise the first time buyer lending levels that have recovered to pre-financial crisis levels. IMLA, that represents 43 banks,

Communities Secretary, James Brockenshire, is set to announce plans to significantly reduce and then cap ground rents on all new build properties. According to a government statement released on Sunday, the Government will begin a

The SRA are attempting to ensure the honesty and integrity of law firms and their representatives in order to provide a more transparent system for consumers. In the space of two days, the SRA have

The Tenants Fees Bill has taken a step closer to becoming law this week following the second reading in the House of Lords. Having already completed the process, including committee and report stage amendments, in

The September report by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has indicated that the housing market is struggling in many key areas. When looking at buyer demand, headline enquiries declined for the second consecutive

Following the Conservative party conference, rumours have been circulating regarding the government’s plans to help ease the housing crisis. As the Autumn Budget approaches, fresh concerns of how the government could tackle the increasing reliance

A new report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has found that the majority of the cheapest homes are too expensive for 40% of young adults in the UK. Attributed to a meteoric rise

Following The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) announcement that they will not enforce price transparency rules onto its firms that provide probate services, The Legal Services Consumer Panel have released a

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have released its register of waivers which allows certain exemptions for specific rules that do not apply to individual firms. The ‘safe space’ and register of waivers system was launched

The HM Land Registry (HMLR) have continued their relentless task of transferring all local authority data onto a digital system. The City of London Corporation is now live, and all property requests will go through

The housing index, measured by the Halifax, has found that prices are 2.5% higher than a year earlier, a 1.8% increase in the third quarter compared to quarter two results. Despite the average house price

New research from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC), carried out by YouGov, has found that 59% of the 500 respondents who accepted estate agent advice and used a recommended conveyancer were unaware that a

The wife of a millionaire bank owner, jailed for fraud, has been subject to the first Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) in the UK. UWOs were introduced to UK law in 2017 following increasing anxieties that

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s regulators pioneer fund have released £10 million to fifteen regulators tasked with realising the vision of solidifying the UK as a world leader in regulatory innovation within