Opportunities arise for conveyancers on the Wirral
The development of over 1,000 new homes has been confirmed as part of Merseyside’s Wirral Waters Project.
Leeds based Direct Conveyancing company creates 160 new jobs
A Leeds-based direct conveyancing company has this week opened a new office at The Maltings in Hull announcing 160 new vacancies.
Spring Statement: Property Industry Reaction
The property industry has reacted to yesterday’s Spring Statement.
Almost half of sellers have experienced a problem with their estate agent
Recent research has found that whilst almost half of sellers have experienced at least one problem with their estate agents (47%), a slightly higher proportion (48%) reported having not experienced any issue at all.
Spring Statement 2018: stamp duty cut benefits 60,000 FTBs
Philip Hammond has announced that the plan to tackle the UK’s housing challenge is underway.
Which Commercial Report? The right report for the right transaction
Thames Water Property Searches and Landmark invite you to consider the which, when & how of selecting the right reports for the various commercial transactions.
Switching Regulator – The PI insurance implications and how Howden can help
Following the approval of The Legal Services Board in October 2017, conveyancing firms are now able to transfer their activities from Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulation to that of the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (and vice versa).
Q4 of 2017 sees dip in mortgage activity
New data has revealed that residential mortgage activity observed a fall in the final quarter of last year.
New technology aims to improve property industry relationships
A conveyancing service provider has developed a new online service for property professionals which aims can transform working relationships in the property industry.
Ombudsman Services invites industry to share views on housing redress
With an aim to assess the best steps to improve the handling of complaints in the housing sector, Ombudsman Services has launched a new platform for interested parties to share their views.
Last call for entrants into the 2018 Conveyancing Awards
The 2018 LFS Conveyancing Awards sponsored by Groundsure close to entrants this Friday 16th March.
Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence Winners Announced
The winners of the 11th Land Data Local Land Charges Awards for Excellence were announced at a ceremony hosted by radio and television presenter Lisa Snowdon.
House prices build but yearly growth slows
Recent data shows that February saw a 0.5% rise in house prices.
Join Future Climate Info’s Free Seminar on Environmental & Transactional Risk in Commercial Development
Join Future Climate Info, CLS and leading industry experts as we take to the road to deliver a FREE commercial seminar dedicated to helping you tackle environmental and transactional risks – providing you and your clients with considerations and solutions to move the transaction forward in confidence. No matter what search provider you use, the […]
Consumer loses £600k in conveyancing scam
A consumer has been left almost £600,000 out of pocket after falling victim to a conveyancing scam.
Feedback sought on CON29 searches reform
As HM Land Registry starts the process of migrating local land charges information to a central database, the organisation has stated that it’s seeking the feedback of solicitors on reforming CON29 searches.
The Move Exchange launch new website
The Move Exchange is pleased to announce the launch of its new website.
What could cutting corners cost your firm?
Across the legal sector, awareness of fraud has soared over the past year.
Are you finding SDLT confusing?
Griffiths Allen Stamp Duty Advisers are here to offer help and advice.
Referral fees: where are we now?
David Knapp from law firm Hart Brown, weighs up whether they are a good business model, or a lifeline for those failing to acquire business by merit
