There has been a great deal of media attention focused on leasehold houses with onerous ground rent clauses in recent months. The issue creates a potential risk for professionals who have acted for clients purchasing Read More
Recently released data has indicated that the supply of available homes hit a 15-year low in July.Read More
Recent research has indicated that identity fraud increased at record levels during the first half of 2017. Read More
This week we bring to you some of the key developments witnessed in the conveyancing sector.Read More
In September 2016 the BBC reported ‘Residents who had to evacuate their homes after a river wall collapsed are locked in a dispute over repairs they fear could cost £500,000. They own the boundary wall along the Read More
A local firm has boosted law student resources after making a donation to Birmingham City University.Read More
Disruption from future UK transportation developments is inevitable… But are
Transportation is a major force for economic growth and development plans are always a hot yet controversial topic in the news. The World Economic Forum ranked the UK 11th in Ground and Port infrastructure and 8Read More
Recent research has indicated that the number of homemovers during the first half of this year was down 2% compared to the same period in 2016.Read More
July saw a rise in the number of properties lodged for registration. According to HM Land Registry data, the total saw a monthly increase of 1465.Read More
A leading UK law firm has been awarded a silver accreditation against the Investors in People Standard.Read More
The Law Society’s attempt to strike out a negligence claim arising from a false entry on its Find a Solicitor tool has failed.Read More
New data has revealed that just three of 26 cases on tax avoidance were lost by HM Revenue & Customs heard in 2016/17.Read More
tmgroup are testing conveyancers assumptions about mining risks in the UK by asking “What percentage of all mining-related ground stability risks does coal mining account for?”.Read More
Recent figures have revealed a fall in the proportion of home movers purchasing properties over the past ten years.Read More
New data has revealed that total housing wealth accessible through equity release grew to £372 billion in the three months to June 2017.Read More
New research warns parents to be alert to unexpected costs when helping their offspring take their first step on the property ladder.Read More
A man has been sentenced to almost six years in prison after informing police of his own mortgage fraud.Read More
The appointment of a new Chief Executive has been announced by The Legal Ombudsman.Read More
Debra Malpass is the Head of Research and Analysis for the Solicitors Regulation Authority, the official body responsible for setting standards for solicitorsRead More
There has been a rise in the number of calls to reduce stamp duty in line with housing market activity.Read More