How will blockchain change the property sector?
In October last year, the first online property transaction by blockchain was completed.
One in Three transactions collapse before completion
New research has revealed that a third of UK buyers who had their offer accepted saw the transaction fall through prior to completion.
Growth in remortgages seen across the UK
Recent data suggests the remortgage market has seen significant growth during Q1 of 2018 across many parts of the UK.
March house prices up on last year despite monthly dip
The latest data reveals that whilst UK house prices dipped by 0.2% in March, the year-on-year picture was more positive.
Latest data shows annual drop in transactions
The latest data has revealed that the number of completed UK property transactions has fallen by 12.9% compared to the previous year.
London FTBs pay twice as much as rest of the UK
Recent research has found that first time buyers in London pay twice the amount as their counterparts across the rest of the UK when taking their first step on the housing ladder.
April sees completed HMLR applications fall
The latest data from HM Land Registry shows that completed applications saw a drop last month.
April sees property transactions remain flat
Revealing the monthly estimated figures for both residential and non-residential property transactions, HM Revenue & Customs property statistics for April 2018 were released today.
Welsh asking prices feel impact of LTT
Recent data has revealed that house prices in Wales have been significantly impacted by the introduction of the Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Asking prices for new listings reach record high
Recent data has revealed that May saw asking prices for new listings hit an all-time high despite levels of demand softening in the South.
The technologies shaking up the property sector
A Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) study concluded that people need better information about legal services to help them shop around more effectively.
Demand for rental homes could hit 6 million by 2025
New research suggests that demand for rented homes is on track to reach six million by 2025.
Most 18-35 year olds would get a mortgage with a friend to access housing ladder
New research has revealed that most people between the ages of 18 and 35 would be prepared to take out a mortgage with a friend.
March sees remortgaging levels subside
Recent research has revealed that levels of remortgaging have begun to dip following a busy start to 2018.
Government to fund removal of unsafe cladding on social housing
The government has today announced that it will fully fund the removal and replacement of unsafe cladding by councils and housing associations.
Dreamvar and Digital Mortgages – Today’s Conveyancer 2nd Roundtable just a week away
The second Today’s Conveyancer Professional Roundtable is set to be held on Monday 21st of May and we can’t wait!
20% of home sellers have had a sale falling through
More than 300,000 property transactions are falling through every year, in large part, due to buyers pulling out of the deal, costing sellers a total of £400 million latest research has revealed.
Number of empty homes rises for first time in a decade
New research has revealed that the number of empty homes in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade.
Developers predict Economic growth to have biggest impact on house prices
40% of aspiring property developers believe that national economic growth is set to have the most significant impact on house prices in the near future.
Interest rates held at 0.5% despite predicted rise
Despite predictions of an uplift, interest rates have been kept on hold at 0.5%.
