ULS Technology re-contracted with Lloyds Banking Group until 2020
Conveyancing software developer ULS Technology plc has confirmed that it has re-contracted with Lloyds Banking Group for two years. The deal will initially run until 2020 with further options to extend.
The revolving door of housing ministers
There’s no doubting that there’s a huge amount of collective frustration from housing market stakeholders around the constant changing of Housing Ministers over – let’s face it – the past 21 years.
Data reveals homebuyers can get more for their money in the North West
The BBC has delved into Land Registry data to reveal the areas across England and Wales where property has yet to reach £1m.
SRA Reform Proposal allows freelance legal services
Today’s Conveyancer Discussion Panel: SRA Reform Proposal allows freelance legal services Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) recently published their package of reforms in which it was proposed that solicitors should be allowed to deliver reserved legal services on a freelance basis. However, freelance status means that solicitors would not be able to hold clients’ money or […]
Almost all housebuilders think government will miss housebuilding target
According to a recent survey, 86% of housebuilders don’t believe that the Government’s homebuilding target is achievable.
London sees rise in fresh listings hit three-year high
Recent data has revealed that whilst London saw housing stock hit a three-year high last month, the rest of the UK saw a decline in new supply.
Some UK lettings agents failing to provide correct information
A recent investigation has revealed that letting agents in some parts of the UK are not giving prospective tenants the correct information.
Biggest yearly price rise seen across Welsh holiday hotspots
Recent research has revealed that holiday lettings hotspots in Wales have experienced the highest annual rise in price across the whole of the UK.
What’s the real impact of the leasehold scandal on mortgage applications?
Increasing reports of people having mortgage applications blocked due to rising ground rents show that the leasehold scandal continues to rattle on. However, cases of lender rejection where the annual increase is minimal signals that the repercussions for leaseholders could be more significant than anticipated.
8th Housing Minister in 8 Years – Industry share their view
The last 48 hours have seen some significant changes to the Prime Minister’s Cabinet, with the public left wondering who’s going to make the next move.
Does reducing prices really lead to faster sales?
Recent research from an independent estate agency firm questions the notion that sellers need to drop the price of their homes to get them off the market.
Kit Malthouse confirmed as new Housing Minister
The identity of the new Minister of State for Housing has now been confirmed.
New housing minister to be appointed as Raab made Brexit Secretary
A new housing minister is set to be appointed after Dominic Raab was made Brexit Secretary earlier today (09/07/18).
Mortgage product numbers hit decade high
New data has revealed that July saw the number of residential mortgage products grow by 244 month-on-month.
Construction industry licensing receives consumer support
New research has revealed the significant majority of home owners and builders would support the introduction of a scheme to stamp out rogue traders.
LFS secure Government speaker for key panel debate on referral fees
Law Firm Services (LFS) is pleased to announce that Matt Prior of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) will be appearing at this year’s Conference, sponsored by Groudsure.
June sees house price growth remain flat
The latest data has revealed that house prices in quarter 2 of this year were 1.8% higher than those recorded for the same period last year.
‘Ambitious‘ development plans revealed by Homes England
The latest Land Development and Disposal plan has today (04/07/18) been published by the government’s national housing agency. This will detail the nationwide portfolio of sites which it aims to market for development.
Estate agents should adopt progress tracking and provide real-time updates say homeowners
A recent report suggests that homeowners would like the estate agency market to become more like Amazon and Uber by providing real-time updates and tracking progress.
Government to launch consultation on three-year minimum tenancies
A consultation into making three-year tenancies the mandatory minimum term is due to be launched by the government today (02/07/18).
