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 […]
New Home Registrations Fall 9% Annually
New homes registered to be built in the UK during July have fallen by 9% when compared with the figures from 2018. In July, 14,262 new homes were registered. However, 15,719 homes were registered during the same month in 2018, according to figures obtained from the National House Building Council (NHBC). Of this total, 10,398 […]
Electronic Signatures Considered Legally Binding In Most Cases
Electronic signatures are legal binding, including in situations where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. According to the Law Commission, electronic signatures can be used in most cases, including where there is a statutory requirement for a signature. This is not the case where the law or a relevant contract makes separate rules […]
Should Aspiring First Time Buyers Be Feeling The Pinch?
56% of properties in the UK are now considered as affordable to first-time buyers (FTB) who are looking to acquire their first property. According to Post Office Money, the combination of stagnant house prices and rising wages has created a perfect storm for improving the affordability of property. The research analysed Office for National Statistics […]
Labour Plan To Trigger Compulsory Purchases Through Amended Right To Buy
Whilst the Government’s silence in regards to property sector changes has created a lethargic property market, Labour’s plans to force landlords to sell their homes to tenants in an updated Right to Buy scheme is causing outrage in the privately rented sector (PRS). Earlier this week, Shadow Chancellor, John McDonell, released plans to resurrect the […]
New Rules Mean Councils Must Publish Infrastructure Levy Spending
Details on how councils spend developers’ money will be open to public scrutiny due to new UK Government regulations. The Community Infrastructure Levy is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new developments in their area. It means that developers building new housing also have to pay up for roads, schools, GP […]
PropTech Firm Combat Negative Image Of Modern Method of Auction
LetsBid Property, a company operating the controversial Modern Method of Auction, say they are trying to improve the sector’s image. Modern Method of Auction (MMA) works like an auction on eBay, where buyers can bid on property online from anywhere in the world. At the end of the auction, the highest bidder is required to […]
New National Shared Ownership Model To Help FTBs
The Government has announced plans for a new national model for shared ownership which means that homeowners will be able to increase their share at lower increments. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has said that the changes will help to close the opportunity gap and help millions of young people into home ownership. These changes come […]
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 […]
Public Call For Downsizing Stamp Duty Exemptions
Swathes of the population are calling for the Government to offer more incentives which would entice older homeowners to move and ultimately free up vast quantities of family homes. 44% of respondents believe that more help should be offered older home movers, according to recent research from McCarthy & Stone. The UK developer, specialising in […]
Safeguard Client’s Money In Conveyancing Transactions
Friday 30th August is expected to be the busiest day of the year for conveyancers as over 6,500 Brits are expected to move home on that day alone. Cyber criminals will prey on firm’s vulnerabilities in the hope that the stresses and excitement of this particular day will distract conveyancers enough to intercept emails and […]
Our New Today’s Family Lawyer Publication Has Launched!
Are you a professional working in the family law sector? Following the success of our other Today’s publications, Today’s Wills and Probate, Today’s Conveyancer and Today’s Legal Cyber Risk launching last year, Today’s Family Lawyer aims to inform the family law sector about the changes that are happening in the market and to be a […]
Bank Of Mum And Dad 11th Largest UK Mortgage Lender
The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) are now the 11th largest mortgage lender in the UK, eclipsing the Help to Buy schemes in helping younger buyers gain a foothold on the property ladder. In total, the BoMaD will lend almost £7 billion to potential homeowners this year, a 10% increase on 2018 despite the […]
Government Pledge To Help Lower Income Families Purchase Property
The Housing Secretary has announced plans to stimulate home ownership amongst lower income households through a number of reformed measures. The Government has pledged to reform the shared ownership model, allowing for buyers to step up in 1% increments as opposed to the current model which restricts buyers to purchasing a minimum of 10% at […]
Searches UK Announced As Gold Sponsor Of LFS Annual Awards
Searches UK is delighted to be a Gold Sponsor of the 2019 Law Firm Services Conveyancing Conference, which takes place in September. Now in its eighth year, the LFS Conference is the largest, most respected and most prestigious event in the conveyancing calendar, featuring innovative ideas, exhibitors and speakers from business and media who will […]
Scottish Property Transactions Flourish Whilst UK Flounders
Whilst many areas of the UK property market flatten, Scotland’s market is flourishing with transactions reaching an 11-year high. Despite the impending Brexit deadline of 31 October, research, conducted by Aberdein Considine’s quarterly property monitor, found that the opening half of 2019 has been the most buoyant property period since 2008. The 25,806 sales completed […]
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 […]
Thirdfort And Lawyer Checker Join Forces
Industry leading risk tool Lawyer Checker is delighted to announce a tie up with ID and source of funds provider Thirdfort. From this week Lawyer Checker customers will be able to access Thirdfort’s next generation client verification app directly from their account. Launched in April 2019, Thirdfort’s first product has made waves in the industry, […]
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 […]
10% Conveyancing Dip Blamed On Brexit
Recent figures show that Brexit is plaguing the conveyancing market, as the UK is experiencing the slowest quarter for two years. Search Acumen have analysed Land Registry data to track the market. It has been revealed that quarterly conveyancing volumes between April and June dropped below 230,000 cases for the first time in two years. […]
