Are We About To See The End of Leasehold Property Ownership?
The UK is on something of a political knife-edge, which may see a new Government in place later in 2019. Quite what shape this new administration may take is totally unclear, but there is a chance that Jeremy Corbyn may find himself with the keys to No 10 if he plays his cards right. In […]
Clay Subsidence Webinar With TerraFirma
Join property expert Rachael Hodge when she will be answering your questions and discussing the main causes of clay subsidence, plus two ‘ground-breaking’ announcements at our webinar on Tuesday 1st October. Supporting our focus ‘September Subsidence Month’ join Terrafirma as we drill into the ‘root causes’ of clay subsidence, how a changing climate will affect […]
Government Need To Prioritise Infrastructure And New Build Strategies
Earlier this month, Sajid Javid announced an additional £13.8 billion will be offered to Governmental departments over the next 12 months after a Spending Review pledge to end austerity. Unfortunately, other than offering a 2.7% boost to the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government’s coffers, there was a lack of information regarding new homes […]
Chancellor Pledges More To Tackle Homelessness Crisis
The Chancellor has pledged more funding to tackle homelessness in the latest spending round but failed to discuss the housing sector and how money will be allocated to tackle the housing crisis. Whilst the Ministry of Housing Community and Local Government budget is set to increase by 2.7% for 2019/2020, little was said on how […]
Free Webinar On The New Groundsure Agricultural Report
Pali, in conjunction with Groundsure, would like to invite you to join our free CPD webinar on the new Groundsure Agricultural Report Details Date: Tuesday 17th September 2019 Time: 1pm – 2pm CPD: 1 CPD Point To register for this webinar please click here This presentation will provide a dedicated look into the new Groundsure […]
Webinar: The Risks Of ID Fraud And Client Verification
Verifying who you are dealing with when it comes to your responsibilities under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 is becoming increasingly challenging as organised crime finds newer, smarter and more effective ways to perpetrate fraud and launder funds from criminal activities And while it is easy to get hung up on getting passports, driving licenses, […]
Rise In Homemovers For The First Time In Three Years
The number of people moving home has risen in the first half of 2019, despite deposits remaining at record highs. The research by Lloyds Bank found that there were 160,540 homemovers in the first half of 2019, up by 810 (1%) compared with the same period in 2018. The number of first-time buyers increased at […]
Expert Comments On Contracting PII Market And Law Firm Implications
The second largest global insurance broker, Aon, announced their partial withdrawal from the Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market this summer leading many to speculate on the future of the insurance market for solicitors. Aon’s Maven scheme, providing PII for smaller law firms with between one to three partners, will not renew policies when they end […]
54% Of House Hunters Say Private Garden Is A Must Have
The number one priority for UK house hunters is outdoor space, for both leisure and practical purposes, followed by a parking space. Hard landscaping manufacturer Marshalls asked 1,000 people for the most important features they look for when deciding on a new property. Over half of respondents said that a private garden was the most […]
Webinar: Why choose the Groundsure Avista?
Geodesys are holding a free webinar, ‘Why the Groundsure Avista report saves you time and money on every transaction.’ In this webinar we will explore the content and added value provided by the Avista report and will discuss how Avista keeps your transaction moving faster with Avista Action Alert, combined with clear navigation, layout and […]
Homeowners Downsizing To Help Offspring Get On The Property Ladder
Recent research has found that home owners are more likely to spend their extra cash getting their kids on the housing ladder, rather than supporting them through education. The full service estate agency Yopa conducted a survey of 1,000 homeowners aged 55 and over. The survey found that only 6% would use the money from […]
Government Invest £600 Million In New Build Infrastructure Projects
£600 million has been promised to support the building of 50,000 new homes and the infrastructure to support them by the Chancellor, Sajid Javid. The money will help fund five new projects in London, Bedfordshire and Essex which are considered areas of greatest housing need. The fund will help to secure the infrastructure in places […]
Disillusioned Buyers Increasingly Consider Unconventional Property
In a potential cultural shift, over half of homeowners are tempted to secure permanent accommodation in unconventional properties. A possible reflection of the intense difficulties associated with the modern-day rat race, 61% of people aged between 35 and 54 would like to raise the anchor and sail away in their unconventional home, according to the […]
The Importance Of Embracing Property Searches For Commercial Leases
A commercial property lease is normally one of the biggest overheads a business has after wages. This is not taking into account the initial outlay for renovations often required to ensure the premises is fit to benefit the commercial activities of the leaseholder. However, many organisations instructing Solicitors to manage the legal aspects of securing […]
The Next Chapter In Conveyancing: A Must-Attend Modern Law Conference.
Calling all conveyancers looking to deliver a more streamlined and effective customer-focused service, the Modern Law Conveyancing Conference 2019 will be packed with essential information to help firms strategise and plan their conveyancing futures. Featuring an interactive interview format, broken into bite-size modules chaired by and featuring panels of industry leaders, the full day conference […]
Free webinar: What happens if your law firm falls victim to a cyber attack?
According to reports, businesses were attacked by cyber criminals on average every 50 seconds between April and June this year. After conducting our own research of 100 law firms, we discovered that 82% of those we spoke to, didn’t have the Government recommended Cyber Essentials Accreditation, leaving the door wide open for criminals to exploit. […]
Government Housing Target Found To Be Unrealistic
The current process for calculating housing needs suggests that the Government’s goal of delivering 300,000 homes per year will not be met. Last year in the National Planning Policy Framework, planning consultancy Lichfields had evaluated how the ‘standard method’ would meet the Government targets, through calculating the minimum number of dwellings each council should plan […]
Older Home Owners Using Equity Release To Repay Mortgages
A study by independent equity release advisor Key has found that 20% of older home owners are using equity release to repay mortgages, with another 30% using it to repay unsecured debt. Equity release is a way to unlock the value of your property and receive cash, which can be spent however the home owner […]
UK Population Concerned With Declining Property Quality
Concerns over the UK’s housing quality increased substantially over the past five years. According to the HomeOwners Alliance’s ‘The Home Owner’s Survey 7th Annual Report’, 63% of UK adults believe housing quality is declining and becoming a serious problem. Since 2014, this issue has increased by 14% when less than half (49%) of the population […]
Groundsure Agricultural – The Definitive Agricultural Land Use Risk Assessment
Launching on Monday 12th August – Groundsure Agricultural – The definitive agricultural land use risk assessment Accuracy, clarity, reliability Groundsure is delighted to announce that, following an extensive research project with Property Lawyers and PSLs from leading law firms across the UK, its Agricultural search report has been redeveloped with new and in-depth datasets, unique […]
