House sellers will have to reveal issues with their properties before selling new under government plans to reduce costs for buyers and speed up transactions. These changes – dubbed by the government as “the biggest
In today’s housing market, clients expect speed, lenders demand certainty, and conveyancers are under pressure to deliver both while reducing risk. Transactions are becoming more complex, yet buyers often underestimate the importance of a professional
Let’s start with the formal position- there is no legal requirement for a homebuyer to commission a private survey. Frankly many purchasers still don’t take this step as they erroneously rely on the fact that
Most people would agree that ‘increasing automation’, ‘reducing transaction timescales’ and ‘lowering costs’ are all noble goals which are difficult to object to in any industry. However, in a world where lenders are central to
The surveying industry currently faces a profound demographic challenge that threatens the smooth operation of the property market. Despite the introduction of the AssocRICS qualification, which has brought new blood into the industry, the workforce
Conveyancing is a key component of the UK property market, yet it’s often overlooked. Once a cornerstone of legal work, its role has morphed over decades, with increasing responsibility laid at the conveyancers’ door. Add