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Shortly after the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was granted Royal Assent in May, we surveyed members of the Association of...

The National Leasehold Campaign’s (NLC) heroic journey to get reform of the controversial tenure type on the statute book has hit...

In the current rental market, where legislative changes and tax reforms loom large, many landlords are expressing doubt about the viability...

The UK has the slowest home moving timeline among 12 global nations, research suggests. Upfront information provider Moverly has analysed the average...

The expected dip in mortgage rates following the Bank of England’s base rate cut continued this week with NatWest’s lowest price...

Councils are warning agents to abide by the rules following complaints from residents and businesses about the positions of For Sale...

The most predictable event of the year is underway. After months of talking about how taxes won’t rise for working people,...

Six out of the UK’s top 10 conveyancers are now aboard a new transactions platform that aims to speed up property...

Hamptons has announced a new international partnership that will launch the brand ‘in association with Hamptons’. The deal is with Italian agency...

Estate agents are being asked to do too much when it comes to material information rules but there appears to be...

Knight Frank has launched a strategic partnership with a legal technology firm that aims to transform the way properties are sold. The...

The Conveyancing Association (CA) - the leading trade body for the conveyancing industry – is to host a webinar for member...

The first councils are finally being signed up to a new logbook partnership between the Residential Logbook Association (RLBA) and the...

The Law Society may have seen-off a no-confidence vote but disgruntled solicitors have vowed to keep up the pressure on the...

Conveyancing fees are rising but remain below highs of pandemic during the Stamp Duty holiday, research suggests. Comparison website reallymoving’s latest Conveyancing...

A vote of no-confidence in the Law Society over material information rules has failed. The Property Lawyers Action Group (PLAG), had arranged...

The total value of the UK residential housing market is now worth £8.67 trillion, according to Savills, with the value of...

NOBODY does pomp and ceremony like us Brits and, wow, it was on full display in Westminster last week. Despite the prestige...

It’s so good to see housing at the top of the government’s agenda for change. Finally! The housing crisis has been met...

The Law Society has teamed up with Teal Legal to host an online seminar for estate agents addressing material information. The webinar...

Like a breath of fresh air, we now have a government that actually appears to be governing. OK, it’s only 10 days...

The Single-Family Rental (SFR) sector is experiencing rapid growth in the UK, presenting a unique opportunity for local lettings and estate...

Extra paperwork, poorly-resourced solicitors and a lack of upfront material information have all been cited as factors contributing to delays in...

The Law Society has launched a consultation for conveyancers and legal groups on how its latest TA6 property information form should...

A date has been set for a vote of no confidence in the Law Society amid furore over its stance on...

Heidi Shackell, chief executive officer at The Lettings Hub said: “The General Election, called in May, halted progress of the Renters'...

You may not have seen it, but one of the most important reports published within the housing sector over the past...

LSL Property Services has appointed Michael Stoop to its board as a non-executive director. He brings significant experience in estate agency and...

The Law Society has postponed plans to make use of its new TA6 form compulsory amid backlash from conveyancers. The new TA6...

Agents working for themselves, supported by a ‘broker’ organisation are on the increase in the UK after becoming almost the norm...

Pattinson Auction is launching in Northern Ireland.  A statement from the high profile firm says the move is part of its mission...

Homebuyers are being gazumped due to lengthy property chains and delays in securing a mortgage, it’s been claimed. Research from Market Financial...

A legal action group is seeking support from solicitors to call a vote of no confidence in the Law Society The Property...

National estate agency, Jackson Stops, has appointed Bamboo Auctions to provide the white-labelled technology behind its new J-S Auctions service. Bamboo Auctions...

Estate agents were fined a total of more than £3m in the nine months to September 2023 for failing to register...

Asking prices have hit a record high as agents and sellers become more bullish about the market’s prospects. The latest Rightmove house...

If you’re thinking about becoming an Estate Agency franchise or converting your existing estate agency business to a franchise, here we...

Estate agents and lettings agents have a legal obligation to protect themselves from money laundering and as such you must recognise...

A variety of charities have received support from the property industry this week. If there are charitable endeavours you think the rest...

You don’t have to be a mind-reader to believe there will be a large majority Labour government by the end of...

For most of us, estate agents are key when it comes to the biggest sales and purchases of our lives. With the...

Sky News is reporting that up to 30 Conservative MPs are threatening to rebel against the government’s approach to ground rents...

A survey of homebuyers has found overwhelming support for a legal ban on gazumping. A mortgage lender - MFS - spoke with...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors, including the Conveyancing Association, have launched the...

A property consultancy is calling for improved accreditation for Energy Performance Certificate assessors. Re:solve Real Estate - which specialises in commercial property...

The Able Agent - the online property training service which recently launched in Scotland - has now expanded to Wales as...

Detached homes in Wales are the slowest property types to sell across the UK and take an average of 92 days...

New statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority, analysed by a legal firm, show the clear disadvantage and worsening picture for single...

The vast majority of negligence claims against conveyancers are for relatively low sums of money, but the financial and reputational costs...

Almost one in five vendors admit to having failed to disclose disputes with neighbours to prospective buyers when selling their home,...

TV property guru, Move iQ founder and Estate Agent Today columnist Phil Spencer to be a keynote speakers at Propertymark One...

When we talk in general terms about the UK housing market, we tend to draw a picture of generality. Facts and figures...

Regulated firms across all sectors will be well aware of Know Your Customer (KYC) checks and their importance in combatting financial...

An anti-money laundering (AML) expert has queried why there is a reluctance among estate agents to accept and follow AML responsibilities. It...

In his third and final article in this 3-part series, David Beaumont looks at the legal statues of Material Information Guidance. ...

Fall-throughs are costing home sellers an estimated £909m a year, according to new analysis. Upfront information provider Home Sale Pack has analysed...

Trade and representative bodies representing the legal, surveying, estate agency and property management sectors have launched the fifth iteration of the...

Lots of things change in the property sector - but one thing always seems to stay the same. For buyers and sellers,...

MPs have launched an inquiry on improving the home buying and selling process in England. The Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (LUHC)...

Regulated firms, particularly estate agents, who take on new business clients are leaving themselves exposed to serious red flags by not...

SPRING cleaning is an annual ritual for many households, but firms in the property sector would do well to spend some...

As you begin the process of property transactions in the UK, it's important to understand potential pitfalls that may result in...

My Auction has merged with Bamboo Auctions to form one of the largest online auction providers in the UK. Rocket Auctions, a newly...

The Law Society is exploring concerns that Propertymark's Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ) puts agents at risk of legal issues, Estate Agent...

Only two out of five UK adults are aware of what conveyancing is, while the number for those who are already...

Digital compliance specialist SmartSearch can help estate agents comply quickly and efficiently Around one in five estate agents are not registered for...

Dave Sayce, Founder and Managing Director of Compare My Move, reflects on the legal changes that will make leasehold purchase more...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

Winkworth has appointment its former general counsel to join the board. Tara Tan has become an executive director of the agency franchise...

Most agents agree that providing upfront information at the very start of the homebuying process would improve the buying and selling...

There’s no question that trust is the bedrock of any longstanding client relationship. It is built on delivering on your promises...

There are several pros to cohabitation, and it’s always a wonderful experience when you’re handed your set of keys as a...

Compared with a decade ago, today's first-time buyers are older, more likely to buy with a partner and more likely to...

Conveyancing fees increased by around 6% last year, analysis suggests. Property Solvers’ annual research of legal practices in England and Wales has...

The emergence of the Digital property market represents the most profound shift for the industry itself since the advent of the...

More than 60,000 property and real estate businesses have started the year in ‘financial distress,’ a professional services and insolvency firm...

A joint venture between Sheldon Bosley Knight (SBK) and conveyancing firm Jephson Legal (JL) that aimed to rationalise the residential sales...

Winkworth's network completed sales for the year fell by some 19% in 2023, the agency franchise brand has revealed but it...

Some agents still appear unaware about their material information responsibilities, conveyancers claim. The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT)...

Fall-throughs are estimated to have cost UK buyers and sellers £270m during the third of last year, research suggests. It marks the...

Legal infrastructure provider CTS has managed to restore its services after a cyber-attack halted its conveyancing tools and delayed transactions at...

The Register of Overseas Entities has hit the 30,000 registration milestone. The register, which is administered by Companies House, came into force...

As the world marches relentlessly forward to 2024, the government’s flagship legislation for the private rented sector (PRS) remains in limbo. This...

Scottish property portal ESPC has announced the inaugural graduation of its first qualification, with a 100% pass rate. EPSC revealed that 55...

The Able Agent has launched a Consumer Protection Regulations (CPR) guidance short course to support agents amid new Trading Standards material...

Fraud in the lettings industry is reaching unprecedented heights. Now, more than ever, there is a need for a revolution in...

This week saw around 80 conveyancing firms across the UK paralysed by a service outage caused by a ‘cyber incident’ on...

Legal infrastructure provider CTS has said it is on the last phase of tackling a cyber-attack. CTS said last week that it...

The Guild of Property Professionals is urging estate agents across the UK to be on high alert as cyberattacks targeting the...

The long-awaited Leasehold and Freehold Bill is set to be unveiled in Parliament today. The Bill aims to make it cheaper and...

The Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) has urged members to check their client files to see if they may have been...

Legal sector infrastructure specialist CTS has said it is “urgently investigating” a cyberattack on its services that could impact property exchanges...

Estate agents are among falling numbers of regulated firms that aren’t checking sanctions and politically exposed persons (PEP) lists, research suggests. A...

A new action group has been formed that is expressing concern about ineffective legal regulation as well as extra responsibilities being...

The role of a residential landlord has changed considerably over the years. What was once a relatively straightforward means of generating...

Homebuyers viewing properties during the winter months should be extra watchful for signs of invasive Japanese knotweed, which dies back in...

Many first-time buyers are unaware of the upfront costs they need to budget for before applying for a mortgage and purchasing...

On Halloween eve, Safestyle decided to give everyone a real fright and announced the company had gone into administration. This has...

Trading Standards has insisted it is still on track to introduce parts B and C of material changes rules for property...

A client account is essential to your lettings business, but the rules and regulations you need to follow to keep this...