Labour outlines its plans for leasehold reform as criticism continues over Government inaction (PIE)
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.
Conveyancers escape censure over leasehold concerns (LSG)
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.
Home owners now moving every 21 years, claim (PIE)
Home owners are now moving slightly more often than they were previously, according to Zoopla estimates.
MHCLG Committee Urges Government To Embrace Modern Methods Of Construction (TC)
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 […]
Law Society records £11.5m deficit in latest accounts (LF)
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 […]
Government proposes New Homes Ombudsman
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on delivering a New Homes Ombudsman.
Lasting powers of attorney process ‘needs safeguards against fraud’ (LSG)
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 […]
Expert Discusses The Role Of Digital Logbooks In Property Sector (TC)
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 […]
Law firms “doing more training” since end of hours-based CPD (LF)
Four in ten law firms are doing more professional training following the end of the hours-based approach, the Solicitors Regulation Authority has found.
Leasehold reforms ‘do nothing to help existing home owners’ (PIE)
Louie Burns, managing director of enfranchisement firm The Leasehold Group, warned that the changes do nothing to help existing leaseholders currently paying ground rents.
Government Launching Research Project Into Reservation Agreements (TC)
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.
Market Share: High Street estate agents crush online firms (EAT)
New figures released show High Street estate agents taking an increasingly large market share as online operators continue to crumble.