New housing chief on the way as Sajid Javid moves to Home Office (EAT)
The game of musical chairs that has so often gone on with politicians in charge of housing continues today with the news that Housing Secretary of State Sajid Javid has […]
Purplebricks and Trustpilot are probed by BBC show (EAT)
A BBC Radio 5 Live analysis of online reviews has reignited the argument about the glut of positive reviews for Purplebricks on Trustpilot.
Will voluntary Reservation Agreements work if they are not given teeth? (PIE)
The Government’s reaction to its Call for Evidence into improving the home buying and selling process is commendable but will this impetus ever be put into practice?
Leaseholds shouldn’t drop below 80 years, warns legal expert (EAT)
People living in leasehold properties should extend the remaining terms of their leases before they drop beneath 80 years, according to a legal expert.
Big law firms, Law Society and top academics back launch of major lawtech incubator (LF)
A host of leading law firms, the Law Society and universities have teamed up with Barclays Bank to launch the most significant lawtech incubator in the UK to date.
Property transaction volumes now “a little scary” warns leading market analyst (EAT)
Leading housing analyst Kate Faulkner says the current low transaction level is “a little scary” because with so few sellers, buyers are put off and so stay put.
Estate agency staffing crisis at worst in a generation, says UK’s longest-standing recruiter (PIE)
There is the worst shortage of estate agency staff in a generation, the UK’s longest-established specialist recruiter has said.
Leasehold reform campaigners slam ‘vague platitudes’ in Law Commission review of the sector (PIE)
Leasehold reform campaigners have expressed concern that home owners could mistakenly delay extending or buying their freehold while they wait for the Law Commission to review the sector.
Majority of First Time Buyers overestimate conveyancing costs (TC)
New research has found that first time buyers are confused about the house buying process, with many misjudging costs and unaware of the differing responsibilities property professionals have.
Up to the sky and down to the centre of the earth; who owns what? (TC)
Shortage of space in London has led to property owners and developers striving to make the fullest use of that which is available.
Is blockchain the future of conveyancing? (TC)
There is a lot of talk about the potential of blockchain technology. But what exactly is it and how is it predicted to change the home buying process?
Sellers will be charged extra if they don’t use conveyancing service (PIE)
A complaint about online agent Tepilo, founded by TV presenter Sarah Beeny, has been informally resolved by the Advertising Standards Authority.