A recent article from Future Climate Information (FCI) has uncovered that the changing effect of rainfall and ground conditions in the UK has seen a dramatic increase in subsidence, commonly known as sinkholes. The Read More
Here at Conveyancing Data Services we are all about service, good communication, flexibility and great customer experience. We know that when it comes to delivering searches that speed is of the essence. We offer both Read More
This September marks the 9th annual RESI Conference – a must-attend on any conveyancing professional’s calendar this year, and there is still time to book your place. This year’s event takes place Read More
There is still time to comment on the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s discussion paper dealing with client financial protection issues. Published in July, the paper deals with professional indemnity insurance, compensation arrangements and how they Read More
July sees 29,700 first-time buyer sales – the highest number since 35,300 in August 2007 – as sales rise 4.9% month-on-month Buyers rush to get on the ladder ahead of a base rate rise, and before the best deals are withdrawn Read More
Following the release of the Land Registry Market Trend Data for July 2015, property industry experts share their views on this month’s findings. Andy Sommerville, Director of Search Acumen, comments “Even though the Land Read More
The July data shows an annual price increase of 4.6% which takes the average property value in England and Wales to £183,861. Monthly house prices up 1.7% since June 2015. The regional data indicates that: The region with the Read More
Despite this rate rise indifference, remortgaging activity now at highest level since November 2008 Average interest rate fell to 2.56% in June, another record following nine months of falling rates Two in three homeowners are remortgaging to Read More
Mother-in-law should be buying her new house today but in the hands of the incompetents who masquerade as conveyancers/solicitors! — Stuart Reynolds (@shaldonangler) August 28, 2015Read More
A recent discovery has been made during the excavations for the Crossrail project at the Bedlam Cemetery beneath the new entrance currently being built at Liverpool Street station in London. A mass burial site thought Read More
On 20th August the Law Society released a new Practice Note to aid solicitors in their understanding of actions to be taken if their firm falls victim to a scam. Yet more proof, if Read More
On the 18th August, the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) announced the first tranche of new licences which will be offered to companies to explore for Gas/Oil/Shale gas/Coalbed Methane. 27 licences have been Read More
Michael Day has been a judge for the LFS Conveyancing Awards since their inception in 2012. Here he writes about his involvement, the judging process and the benefits for everyone involved. “I had known Richard Mathias Read More
It’s a double whammy for Pali who have recently been awarded ‘Best Conveyancing Search Platform 2015’ and ‘Best-in-Class for Customer Service’ in the 2015 Technology Innovator Awards. Based 100% on merit and a reflection of those people Read More
In September the first new metal ore mine in the UK for around 45 years is due to start production on the edge of Dartmoor. Hemerdon Mine (also known as Drakelands Mine) near Plymouth will start Read More
Businesses of every size rely to an extent on information technology (IT) and data. This results in an exposure, alongside their clients, to a potential financial loss if that data is mislaid, stolen or rendered Read More
The residential property team at Napthens Solicitors have expanded their business by the appointing veteran solicitor, Zelda Gornall. Gornall has recently joined the Preston-based company off the back of serving 15 years with regional law firm Read More
myhomemove, the UK’s leading provider of move conveyancing services, has announced that its Corporate Sales Director, Adrian Whittaker, is due to leave the organisation on 30th September 2015, to take up a new role Read More
Number of remortgage loans in July up 47% from last month, topping 46,000 Remortgage lending hits £7.2m, up 89% year-on-year and up 41% from last month Total amount of equity released through remortgaging hits £1.27bn – the Read More
Over the last few weeks two notable planning cases have come to pass. In June, the case involving Orientfield Holdings Ltd. and Bird & Bird hit the headlines whilst, even more recently, the Thorp v Read More