by Rob | Jul 11, 2019 | News
Bolton in Lancashire is the worst affected hotspot overall, with 652 infestations within a 4km radius, followed by Bristol in the South West and Capel Garmon in Conwy, North Wales. Clapham Common is the worst affected area in London.
by Rob | Jul 11, 2019 | News
Lord Best, chair of the working group on the regulation of property agents (ROPA), revealed that his group’s report will be delivered to the Government on Monday.
by Rob | Jul 9, 2019 | News
High legal costs are stopping leaseholders pursuing freeholders through the tribunal, according to Labour, which has today unveiled a plan to end ‘unfairness and injustice’ in the leasehold system.
by Rob | Jul 9, 2019 | News
Conservative leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson’s plans to reverse stamp duty changes could help to kickstart the prime property market, according to Vyomm.
by Rob | Jul 9, 2019 | News
The Government has been accused of “fence-sitting” when it comes to leasehold reform as Labour sets out its stall on how it would change the market.
by Rob | Jul 4, 2019 | News
Conveyancing solicitors appear to have had a lucky escape over leasehold reform after the government decided not to act on MPs’ concerns about their relationship with developers.
by Rob | Jul 4, 2019 | News
Home owners are now moving slightly more often than they were previously, according to Zoopla estimates.
by Rob | Jul 4, 2019 | News
A report published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government has urged the Government to consider using Modern Methods of Construction approaches if it stands any realistic chance of meeting the target of building 300,000 homes per year.
by Rob | Jul 4, 2019 | News
The Law Society recorded a deficit of £11.5m on a budget of £116m in the last financial year, compared to a surplus of £6.7m in the previous 12 months, its annual report has revealed.
by Rob | Jul 3, 2019 | News
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on delivering a New Homes Ombudsman.
by Rob | Jul 3, 2019 | News
New safeguards on the lasting power of attorney process, including a register of active powers, should be introduced to protect vulnerable people from fraudsters, a study by a Westminster thinktank and fraud prevention body has recommended.
by Rob | Jul 3, 2019 | News
The Government have been long term vocal advocates of property log books in the UK and plan to improve the way they are perceived by consumers and the wider property market by creating a standard definition.
by Rob | Jul 3, 2019 | News
Four in ten law firms are doing more professional training following the end of the hours-based approach, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has found.
by Rob | Jul 2, 2019 | News
Louie Burns, managing director of enfranchisement firm The Leasehold Group, warned that the changes do nothing to help existing leaseholders currently paying ground rents.
by Rob | Jul 2, 2019 | News
The Government are ramping up their efforts in helping to make the home buying and selling process more secure by completing a thorough 10-month research and trial into reservation agreements.
by Rob | Jul 1, 2019 | News
New figures released show High Street estate agents taking an increasingly large market share as online operators continue to crumble.
by Rob | Jul 1, 2019 | News
New research has revealed the extent of failed sales and gazumping in the property market.
by Rob | Jul 1, 2019 | News
During a recent husting in Bournemouth on Thursday evening, the potential future PM, Boris Johnson, outlined his plans for an emergency budget which would significantly cut stamp duty and reignite a stumbling property market.
by Rob | Jun 28, 2019 | News
This consultation seeks views on a New Homes Ombudsman and the detail of proposed legislation to provide better redress for purchasers of new build homes.
by Rob | Jun 28, 2019 | News
All new-build houses will be sold as freehold in bold move to tackle unfair leasehold practices.
