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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...

The annual ESTAS Awards have seen 1,000 people from across the industry witness a string of winners, including new categories celebrating...

Propertymark is preparing for its next regional conference. The next destination is Canterbury Cathedral Lodge in Kent on 9 November 2023. Members have...

The Home Buying and Selling Group (HBSG) is seeking feedback from agents on proposals that it feels will “revolutionise moving home...

There’s growing evidence that wider family members - not just Mum and Dad - are stumping up cash to help younger...

Leading digital compliance firm SmartSearch has launched an innovative new solution to help professionals working within the UK property sector to...

A conveyancing services proptech firm claims to have sped up transactions and reduced fall-throughs in just its first 18 months of...

Referral fees for estate agents could be back in the sights of industry regulators. It was reported last week that the National...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

Welcome back to the second instalment of our blog series on social media marketing tips for estate agents! In part one,...

Irwin Mitchell has expanded its property practice with an investment in Scotland-based law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie (WJM). The two firms...

Compliancy expert Legal Eye has launched a new product to help agents ensure they are properly following all rules and regulations. Its...

Introduced to Parliament in May, the Renters (Reform) Bill seeks to improve the private rental sector for both tenants and landlords....

Mortgage searches on behalf of borrowers using gifted equity or making a concessionary purchase from a family member rose by 75%...

As money laundering compliance marks its twentieth year, more and more estate agents are being fined for breaches of HMRC’s ID...

Spectre has hailed the success of its recently launched fee recovery tool after helping an agent reclaim £7,000 in owed fees. Launched...

I sometimes wonder just how far our national obsession with buying our own homes will stretch. First-time buyers are prepared to save...

Record numbers of homebuyers are set to get on the property ladder with the help of the “Bank of Family” this...

OnTheMarket has become the first major UK portal to allow agents to promote their own revenue generating partnerships on listing pages. Agents who...

OnTheMarket is to launch a six-part podcast series aimed at demystifying the home moving process for less experienced property seekers. It comes...

We all want more transactions - the Holy Grail when it comes to agencies’ bottom lines - but an interesting aspect...

Propertymark has given its backing to simplifying how firms are regulated under anti-money laundering (AML) rules. The Treasury is currently consulting on...

More than half of property professional have admitted experiencing constant stress at work, new research suggests. The findings were revealed as part...

Homeowners who sell a property with Japanese knotweed and fail to declare it to the buyer are likely to face legal...

Now more than ever, property professionals across the sector need to pull together and collaborate more closely to make business gains,...

Coadjute has launched a Digital Property Data Pack service for its users. The pack is designed to cover the requirements of the...

CRMs can be superheroes for your business, but not all of them possess the necessary powers to save the day. As...

Who are you and what does it say on your business card? I am Chris Brown, CEO and Founder of Hydrogard...

Fortune favours the brave, as the saying goes. So, when you consider how upfront material information can and does make the...

Whether at home or abroad, here are some top tips to prevent homeowners from breaking common garden laws and rules this...

Check out some of the latest charitable endeavours from agency and property brands this week. If you have a charitable event or...

Rightmove has revealed details of a series of webinars throughout July for agents that are focused on legislation and compliance. A number...

An agency brand claims to have reduced its fall-through rate to just 8% by legally preparing properties for sale before they...

The Able Agent, has launched a new sales progression course and qualification, designed to raise industry standards and put a spotlight...

Properties in West London are currently selling quicker than anywhere else in the UK, new research suggests. Analysis by lead generation technology...

The founder of an online agency that switched to the for sale-by-owner model has turned his attention to property portals. Kae Travis...

When it comes to the usage, and benefits of, providing upfront material information to all those involved in the home buying...

Just because you don’t live in London - and of course the vast majority of people don’t - doesn’t mean you’ve...

Providing material information upfront could help agents charge higher fees and even reduce their carbon footprint, while those not complying could...

HMRC data showing more than £1m of anti-money laundering (AML) fines to estate and lettings agents should be a “wake-up call”...

Proptech firm iamproperty has reported 40% growth in its partner agent network over the past 12 months. It now works with more...

Two former housing ministers have criticised the Government for scrapping housebuilding targets. The Government officially watered-down proposals for mandatory local housebuilding targets...

Landmark Information Group has partnered with payment processor Shieldpay. The partnership aims to provide faster and more transparent conveyancing payments. Shieldpay’s digital platform,...

Former LSL boss David Newnes has invested in legal technology startup Collaborative Conveyancing. The brand is currently developing artificial intelligence tools to...

Claims management company (CMC) Hydrogard Legal Services has launched a helpline to advise agents on issues that may disrupt their sales. The firm...

Following publication of the Renter’s Reform Bill and the media coverage surrounding it, many agents and their landlords will understandably have...

The Able Agent has launched a white label training platform for firms to provide more branded and personalised content. The product, In-House...

An artificial intelligence-powered property due diligence platform that is popular in the commercial market has raised £7.5m to help expand into...

Groundsure has launched a training partnership for conveyancers on climate risks. The environmental and climate data authority will provide training and education...