Conveyancing Data Services – October Reflections
CDS Sales Director, Richard Pickles* discusses what makes the company different and why they sponsor an Olympic rower.
Home buyer confidence bounces back to pre-Brexit levels
Property demand sees rise of 16% month-on-month, according to figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Housing Market Report for September 2016.
Will Purplebricks reach 10% market share?
According to expert analysts, Purplebricks are likely to take 10% of UK and Australian market share and become third largest agent.
Beware of rentcharges
Roberts & Ors v Lawton & Ors [2016] UKUT 395 (TCC) (01 September 2016)
NAEA brands Welsh Government’s decision to keep extra stamp duty ‘punitive’
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) have blasted the Welsh Government’s retention of the 3% additional home Stamp Duty as a ‘punitive regime’.
Entire generation priced out of housing market
As first-time buyers find themselves priced out of the housing market, increasing numbers are resorting to the infamous bank of Mum and Dad to help with covering the costs.
Office for National Statistics release housing summary measures analysis from 2015
Providing a broad overview of the availability and affordability of privately owned and social housing for local authorities in England and Wales, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have released their latest report on the analysis of 16 housing summary measures. These measures include data from multiple sources and provide a summary of recent trends […]
Free London CPD event: Driving Profitability through change
On Tuesday 15th November, InfoTrack are hosting a free CPD event in their new London office where a number of industry thought leaders will discuss ‘Driving Profitability through change’. The event will be comprised of a series of short presentations designed to provide insight, empowering conveyancers and their firms. Each 15 minute presentation will be […]
The Client Journey Project
Searches UK discuss recent findings from Shopper Anonymous who investigated a client’s experience when seeking services from 85 law firms in the UK.
Fear of damaging relationships stops first time buyers from seeking legal protection
The prospect of buying a starter home on an independent basis is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve due to rising cost of homes pushing those on their own further out of the market. As a result, first time buyers are resorting to ever more complex ways to finance the purchase of their first property. Law […]
Shoreham Cement Works
Driving down the A283 towards Shoreham you may have noticed the hauntingly beautiful buildings of the former Shoreham Cement Works. Although partially derelict, the smashed windows, crumbling silos and rusted metalwork tell a story about West Sussex’s industrial significance. Cement Production The production of cement begins with the quarrying of raw materials including limestone, clay […]
Is it time for your firm had a YouTube channel?
Some are firms beginning to take advantage of YouTube as a means to communicate with their clients and prospects.
Fraudsters who stole property owners’ identities face jail
A fraudster attempting to steal a £500,000 home by hijacking the owner’s identity through transfer of property deeds, faces jail.
Should consumers trust conveyancing “dabblers”?
As property transactions levels grew particularly in Q2 of this year, so did the number of occasional conveyancers or firms which merely ‘dabble’ in conveyancing.
Home builder contests stamp duty changes
The recent changes to stamp duty on additional properties has been contested by Alan Brown, Chief Executive of home builder, Cala Homes.
SDLT effect on housing market
By analysing monthly data from the House Price Statistics for Small Areas (HPSSA), insight had been provided into property sales, both prior and after the stamp duty (SDLT) change.
Data published ahead of SRA insurance consultation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published analysis of professional indemnity insurance trends for law firms. The analysis will be used to inform the development of proposals for changes to minimum cover requirements. Data was collated after initial plans to alter the minimum terms and conditions were put on hold because the Legal Services Board […]
More needs to be done for FTBs and downsizers, say experts
The latest Property Transaction Data reports have been released for September/October 2016
Former solicitor and fraudster faces another five years in jail
Having been found guilty of numerous fraud offences, former solicitor Ian Macfarlane has been ordered to pay £18,000 of court fees and has been jailed for a second time.
Legalinx urges conveyancers to protect themselves from bankruptcy risks
With bankruptcy searches becoming quicker and easier to carry out, LegalinX-7Side, a market leading provider of business, property and consumer information, is urging conveyancers to do more to protect themselves and clients from risk. During a commercial conveyancing transaction, the conveyancer who acts as the representative for the buyer or lender should be aware of […]
