Renowned financial journalist Paul Lewis will form part of the line-up of speakers at the SLC’s annual conveyancing conference, to be held on the 21st November in Derby. The presenter of Money Box on BBC
BBC One’s Inside Out programme ran a report on Monday investigating two firms which promise homeowners they will buy properties quickly. Following the investigation, the Law Society has called on the government to increase regulation
A survey conducted by Oyez Professional Services, in association with the Association of Accountants Innovation & Technology Consultants (IAAITC), has shown a large number of firms are at risk of failing to comply with security
A new energy source could mean a huge source of income for the UK but bring with it huge problems for homeowners. Following successful use in America, shale gas reserves are being investigated as an
The latest property market survey from RICS has shown over 90% of buyers would like to see compulsory regulation of estate agents. If agents are not part of a professional body they have no obligations
Attendees at the recent Property Forum Dinner argued that artificial stimulants along will not repair the market. They said the economy recovering was the only thing that could guarantee long-term sustainable confidence in the mortgage
The SRA has confirmed that the 2012 round of Practising Certificate renewals will start today, Thursday, 1 November and run to the Friday 14 December. Much work has taken place to make the system easier
Earlier this week we reported that a survey conducted by the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has shown that Licensed Conveyancers do not support all of the Council of Licensed Conveyancers’ (CLC’s) regulatory expansion plans.
Ian is Director of Conveyancing at Move with Us, one of the UK’s leading residential property experts. He has been responsible for conveyancing at the firm since he joined just over 11 years ago, just
The Land Registry have just published the latest edition of Landnet which provides guidance and industry news. The below offers their guidance on squatting and possession. For more information please read the latest Landnet bulletin. Squatting
According to the latest West One Bridging Index the bridging industry has picked up over the last three months. Quarterly gross lending grew by 14% to £399 from £348m in the second quarter of the
The NHBC has launched a new system designed to make the Buildmark cover acceptance process easier. They describe the new online system as simpler and faster. It will offer increased protection for consumers by making
The Land Registry’s Director of Legal Services, Alasdair Lewis, looks at the contribution the Land Registry is making to the fight against fraud. For more news from the Land Registry please check out their latest
The Land Registry have just published the latest edition of Landnet which provides guidance and industry news. The below offers their guidance on overriding interests. For more information please read the latest Landnet bulletin. Sunday 13
A survey conducted by the Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has shown that Licensed Conveyancers do not support all of the Council of Licensed Conveyancers’ (CLC’s) regulatory expansion plans. The survey gauged member’s opinions on
The Bold Legal Group is hosting a conference on 15th November in London covering subjects such as: – Lender Panels – Conveyancing Quality Scheme – New TA6 – Chancel Repair Liability – Flood Risks in
Phillip Oldcorn, one of the founders of the First Title Group in 1995, left the business at the end of September and has established Penn Street Partners, a consultancy business which uses niche insurance products
The Property Energy Professionals Association (PEPA) has criticised the Government for failing to keep track of money meant to be allocated to improving the energy efficiency of UK buildings. A Freedom of Information Act request
The Department for Transport has announced compensation scheme proposals for those affected by the introduction of HS2. They claim that the proposals will help restore confidence to the property market along the route of HS2
The Lancashire Telegraph has reported that SFN, based in Red Lion Street, has informed its customers that it has ceased to practise. According to Land Registry figures the firm completed five purchase transactions in July.
The latest figures have shown that 28,151 new homes were registered over the last quarter 2012. The figure was 30,039 for the same period last year. The private sector experienced a 7% decline, with social
The Land Registry has offered guidance on new Assets of Community Value Regulations that came into force on the 21st September. The changes are part of the Localism Act 2011 and have amended the Land
Countrywide Holdings, Ltd, the UK’s largest property services group, yesterday announced its financial results for the quarter ending 30 September 2012. In terms of the groups’ conveyancing results, income in 2012 increased compared to 2011
Lenders have welcomed the new FSA rules published yesterday that seek to tackle irresponsible lending. The policies have toughened mortgage lending rules to make sure borrowers can only take out deals they can afford. The
The Council of Property Search Organisation (CoPSO) has announced its first annual conference will be held on Thursday 29th November 2012. The conference will be held at the Pullman Hotel in London and aims to
The CLC has awarded Conveyancing Direct Property Lawyers (CDPL) an alternative business structure (ABS) licence. The Hastings-based firm which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of estate agency group Connells. Managing Director, Andrew Palmer said: “We are
According to the latest data from property website Zoopla the average house value in Britain has increased by ï¿¡3,373 over the last year. This takes the average value to ï¿¡226,369. Despite the annual increase this
Conveyancers are constantly on the lookout for ways to set themselves apart from the crowd. Is it possible that a new website could help them do just that? I was recently contacted by Phin Mpofu,
The Land Registry has issued new guidance on joint property ownership. The new guide will help members of the public understand the two different types of joint ownership and how to amend Land Registry records
Land Registry have stated today "The Land Registration Fee Order 2012 comes into force today. Under the Land Registration Fee Order 2012 our fees have reduced by an average of 10 per cent. We have
Monthly gross remortgage lending increased by £276m in September to £3.18bn, up 9.5% on August’s £2.90bn. Total gross mortgage lending fell to £11.6bn, down 10.1% on August. Commenting on the results, Andy Knee, Chief Executive
With CQS becoming increasingly dominant we analysed the top 150 accounts at the Land Registry to see how many were accredited. Surprisingly 29% of solicitor practices in the top 150 are not Conveyancing Quality Scheme