While the latest House Price Index from the Land Registry shows the property market is still flying high above the rest of the economy, many experts are calling time on the property boom with inflation expected to hit an alarming 11% by the end of the year and concerns over the rising cost of living […]Read More
While the pandemic triggered a desire in homeowners to move out of town in search of bigger gardens and more scenic locations, the easing of Covid-19 restrictions means many property purchasers have now decided it’s time to move back closer to the action. The reopening of offices, galleries, museums and family attractions has seen an […]Read More
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered his Spring Statement to Parliament last month (March) in what has been described as a “mini-budget”. While there were few measures directly related to the property market, he did offer some concessions that should benefit many homeowners and renters. These included: tax cuts for green home improvements reduced […]Read More
As we approach the pandemic’s second anniversary, it is fair to say that the world is a different place to when Covid-19 struck back in March 2020. For the vast majority of property professionals, the virus has been a catalyst for change, heralding the widespread digitalisation of many of the industry’s working practices. Like so […]Read More
As an unprecedented year draws to a close, with the highest annual volume of sales and purchases since 2007, conveyancers and other property professionals may be breathing a sigh of relief and looking forward to a well-earned rest. But what will the property market look like in 2022? With the threat of Omicron looming, and […]Read More
As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on what has been another demanding year for Thames Water Property Searches and our customers. We have had to continue to be adaptable and resilient in order to carry out our duties. For our team of dedicated search experts, the last 12 months have been all consuming […]Read More
As we head into the last quarter of the year – traditionally a busy period for conveyancing with buyers and sellers keen to move before Christmas – it’s important to prioritise research into any potential issues affecting a property’s true market value. A plethora of factors has led to an increasingly fast-moving housing market as […]Read More
Whatever your commercial property transaction may be, don’t sign on the dotted line without carrying out an official Commercial Drainage and Water Enquiry first (rebranded as the CON29DW Commercial). One of the many searches carried out by Thames Water Property Searches, they are an essential component of the conveyancing process whether you’re purchasing a shop […]Read More
New rules making it easier for commercial buildings to be converted into residential homes have come in to force this month. As part of government plans designed to revitalise the UK’s beleaguered high streets, it’s now possible to transform an unused commercial building such as a former shop or café into a home without going […]Read More
Thames Water Property Searches help London leavers make sensible choices
Over the course of the last year the Covid pandemic has prompted an exodus from cities with many people looking to take full advantage of the working from home opportunity and move out to more rural areas. According to recent research from Hamptons Estate Agents, 2020 saw the biggest London exodus in four years with […]Read More
A proactive approach to cyber security pays off
Friday afternoon fraud – it’s when criminals target conveyancing firms, the busiest time of the week and – it’s on the increase, a recent cyber security review has found. The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) reported that there was a 113% rise in fraud alerts between March 2020 and March 2021, with 89% of all 2020 […]Read More
When Storm Christoph hit the UK in January of this year, two months’ worth of rain fell in just 36 hours. The impact was catastrophic, with 400 homes flooded and insurance industry losses from the storm reaching in the region of £120 million. To make matters worse, climate change means major weather events like Storm […]Read More
Government backed 95% mortgage scheme will keep the market buoyant and heralds even busier times ahead for property professionals. In last month’s Budget, the Government announced a new 95% mortgage guarantee scheme that enables homebuyers to secure a mortgage with as little as a 5% deposit. The new low deposit mortgages, which will see the […]Read More
Protect your client’s property purchases with the official drainage and water enquiry. When undertaking searches for a prospective property purchase it never pays to cut corners. Which is why the CON29DW Drainage and Water Enquiry is considered such an essential component of the conveyancing process. The official drainage and water enquiry, the CON29DW offers an […]Read More
With the deadline for the stamp duty holiday looming ever larger on the horizon, already over stretched property professionals are coming under more pressure than ever before. Last summer, the government suspended stamp duty on the first £500,000 of all property sales in England and Northern Ireland, leading to an explosion in demand. As a […]Read More
Thames Water Property Searches always start with service that is second to none. That’s because our customers’ happiness always comes first. The busy individuals who use Thames Water Property Searches know that they are more than just a number. With us, you are guaranteed a professional service with a personal touch, through bespoke residential and […]Read More
My inbox is groaning with invitations to ‘free’ events. And like you, I have given up several mornings/days attending talks which, although mildly informative, do not compensate for the avalanche of work awaiting me when I return to my desk. The last Thames Water Property Searches Commercial Property Event, held in September, proved to be […]Read More
Hydraulic fracturing (also known as ‘fracking’) is nothing new in the UK; indeed, it has been used actively in North Sea oil and gas wells since the 1970s. The more recent phenomenon and one that has garnered a great deal of negative press and controversy is the extraction of shale gas using fracking techniques, which […]Read More
As a society, we tend to quickly forget past events such as weather-related disasters, rather than heed lessons for the future. A timely reminder was the recent flooding in the North Yorkshire Dales in July 2019, during which torrential rain caused 100 homes and several businesses to be underwater. According to accounts, the weather was […]Read More
To assist legal practitioners in taking advantage of the continued resilience of the commercial property sector and grow their practice and reputation for excellence in this area, Thames Water Property Searches are proud to present a free interactive and informative legal CPD commercial property-based event. Throughout the day, you will hear essential information and updates by […]Read More