Today’s Construction Output data reveals promising pipeline
Andy Sommerville, Director at Search Acumen, comments on today’s ONS Construction Output data, November 2016
Upward movement in the market since September is a positive sign given the past twelve months of political uncertainty
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on today’s HMRC property transaction data
As another month passes, dreams of home ownership drift further into the distance for many
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on ONS House Price Index, October 2016
Housing supply still short, says RICS
The RICS Residential Market Survey for November indicated a small rise in enquiries from new buyers, for the third month in a row. Expectations in the short term indicate a moderate yet ongoing activity for the upcoming months. General activity As the majority of respondents observed an increase as opposed to a decrease, the RICS […]
Conveyancing productivity soars with a 55% rise in transactions per conveyancer over three years
Productivity levels in the conveyancing market sped up by a significant 55% over three years to reach an average rate of 110 transactions per conveyancer last year, according to the first Conveyancing Productivity Index from conveyancing search provider Search Acumen. Industry average of completed transactions per conveyancer rises by 55% in three years – up […]
The Government’s decision not to privatise Land Registry is a logical conclusion of government folly
Search Acumen Director shares views on the recent Land Registry announcement
Does the Government really need to reform the house-buying process?
The Government’s pending call for evidence on reforming the house-buying process has been welcomed by many who believe change from the top could deliver efficiencies and reduce the number of failed transactions. I, alongside many, have fully supported attempts to improve the consumer and solicitor experience – there is no denying that the path to […]
Autumn Statement: the reaction
Following the Autumn Statement, industry experts have had their say on the proposed changes regarding the property industry.
“Tomorrow’s Autumn Statement is an opportunity to put some spring into the step of UK housebuilders”
Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments on the latest HMRC transaction data
September surge revives conveyancing market after two-month post-Brexit slowdown
Search Acumen Conveyancing Market Tracker – Q3 2016 edition
New challenges to face industry “veteran” in his 50th year
Industry renowned Peter Sowerby discusses his fundraising efforts and how he’s raising awareness for Prostate Cancer
The Capital sees more than 40% crash in home sales
Experts have their say on the Land Registry House Price Index report for September 2016
“Housebuilding will be firmly at the top of the agenda for the Housing Minister in the coming months”
Search Acumen comments on the RICS Residential Market Survey, October 2016
“Generation Rent will be the ultimate losers of the government’s tinkering”
Search Acumen comments on ONS index of private housing rental prices (IPHRP) in Great Britain: Sept 2016
More needs to be done for FTBs and downsizers, say experts
The latest Property Transaction Data reports have been released for September/October 2016
Another month of stability for housing market post-referendum
The latest Land Registry UK House Price Index for August 2016 has been released
“The storm in the housing market is settling”
Search Acumen respond to the RICS Residential Market Survey for September 2016
Should the residential market fear future Brexit impact?
The latest residential property transaction data shows the market remains resilient to Brexit, though are impact fears premature?
Howells achieve award hat-trick for the second year
Howells Solicitors became standout high achievers at last night’s LFS Awards, with a clean sweep of award wins.
House price growth continues post-referendum
Search Acumen comments on ONS/Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2016