Residential Conveyancing

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01/09/2010

Rental market 'is buoyant', Rics research shows
People renting out properties after going through the residential conveyancing process may find they have a good source of income after research revealed ...

01/09/2010

Conveyancing 'is more complicated than many people think'
Anyone buying or selling a property should not underestimate the importance of the conveyancing process.Property expert Lanice Steward told RealEstateWeb ...

12/08/2010

Conveyancing solicitors: Scrapping personal search fee will have no benefits
The government's decision to abolish the personal search fee paid by homebuyers during the conveyancing process has been criticised by solicitors.It ...

11/08/2010

Landlord sets testing homework for the Revenue
Victory was struck for small time landlords when HM Revenue & Customs were forced to back down over their challenge of tax deductions for repairs ...

03/08/2010

House prices 'will rise until 2014'
People thinking of using a residential conveying solicitor in the sale of their home could be pleased to hear that a predicted dip in house price rises ...

02/08/2010

Research reveals widespread confusion over conveyancing
A new survey has revealed that many Britons may be in the dark when it comes to understanding what happens during the conveyancing process.Research carried ...

16/07/2010

'Consult conveyancing solicitors early' when selling
Anyone thinking of selling their home should seek the advice of a specialist conveyancingThis is according to Lorna Vestey, financial advisor at the Telegraph, ...

23/06/2010

House prices 'are five per cent higher than June 2009'
Anyone thinking of using the services of a residential conveyancing solicitor to sell their home in the near future may be heartened by new figures from ...

20/05/2010

Residential conveyancing solicitors 'play a vital role'
People thinking of buying or selling a home have been urged to use a proper residential conveyancing solicitor to facilitate the process.The Small Business ...

30/04/2010

Incoming government 'should promote equity release'
Equity release should be promoted by the winner of the forthcoming election as a potential solution to retirement funding shortfalls.This is the view ...

21/04/2010

Equity release 'should be considered by retirees'
Anyone approaching retirement should consider the benefits of equity release, according to Safe Home Income Plans (Ship). The industry body for the equity ...

20/04/2010

First-time buyers 'are driving mortgage advice market'
Research has indicated that large numbers of first-time buyers are currently seeking mortgage advice before embarking on their first steps on the property ...

09/04/2010

House prices recorded a 1.1 per cent increase in March
Anyone looking to seek the advice of a residential conveyancing lawyer to sell a property may be interested in new figures released by Halifax.Its latest ...

09/04/2010

Moving house can add up
House-buyers may be unaware of how much the extra services outside of their mortgage and deposit will cost when buying a property.This is the suggestion ...

07/04/2010

Survey shows confusion over property purchasing costs
House-buyers may be unaware of how much the extra services outside of their mortgage and deposit will cost when buying a property.This is the suggestion ...

15/03/2010

One in three Hips 'are unsatisfactory'
A worrying number of Home Information Packs (Hips) are unsatisfactory for those going through the process of residential conveyancing.This is according ...

09/03/2010

Mortgage activity shows renewed demand for residential conveyancing
A new report has shown that more people sought the advice of residential conveyancing solicitors in February 2010 than was the case during the previous ...

24/02/2010

OFT urges landlords to contact solicitors after renewal refunds
Landlords who rent out a residential property may wish to seek the counsel of their solicitors after advice that some could be in line for refunds on ...

19/02/2010

Need for equity release tipped to grow
The mounting problems relating to retirement income are likely to lead to a rise in demand for equity release products, according to a new study.A survey ...

17/02/2010

Mortgage applications 'will increase' this spring
There will be an upturn in requests for conveyancing lawyers during spring 2010 as the housing market picks up, new figures suggest.Paragon Mortgages ...

12/02/2010

Equity release 'can provide answer to pensions shortfall'
Older consumers should look to equity release as a potential answer to the current pensions shortfall affecting many UK retirees.This is the view expressed ...

10/02/2010

Consumers 'should consult solicitors over conveyancing'
Those looking to move house should look to consult solicitors over the residential conveyancing process.This is the advice of housing expert Sam Dunn ...

10/02/2010

Equity release 'should play a larger role in retirement finances'
Older people should be more willing to use equity release as a means of covering the cost of their needs during retirement, according to a trade body.Safe ...

05/02/2010

David Blunkett: Equity release can assist older people
Equity release can be a potentially useful source of income to those struggling with financial difficulties later in life, according to MP David Blunkett.The ...

28/01/2010

Equity release 'can help older people stay in their homes'
Use of equity release products can prove to be a useful solution for older people wishing to free up retirement finances without having to sell their ...

22/01/2010

Equity release 'becoming more important due to rising debt levels'
The rising levels of debt faced by many older homeowners has made equity release a more useful and relevant financial option.This is the view of debt ...

13/01/2010

Equity release 'can help those struggling with debt'
Equity release schemes can be a potentially beneficial source of income for those struggling to manage their debt repayments.This is the advice of Key ...

15/12/2009

Equity release advice 'leads to informed choices'
Equity release customers who seek legal advice on their options are more likely to make an informed and practical choice, according to a trade association.The ...

10/12/2009

Equity release 'must be promoted due to difficult pension climate'
A trade body has called on the government to do more to promote equity release to help older people cope with their increasingly diminished pension income.Safe ...

09/12/2009

Homeowners 'can use equity release instead of selling property'
Older homeowners looking to use their property as a means of freeing up retirement finance have been advised to consider equity release as an alternative ...

02/12/2009

Equity release 'is not just a last resort'
A finance group has advised older people that equity release need not only be an option considered by those suffering financial hardship.Saga Personal ...

01/12/2009

SERA launch 'will improve equity release clients' experience'
The launch of the Society of Equity Release Advisers (SERA) has been hailed as a positive step which will benefit those looking to release equity.Insurer ...

20/11/2009

Equity release 'can cover the cost of care'
Older people should be encouraged to use equity release as a means of covering the cost of long-term care during their retirement years, according to ...

18/11/2009

Equity release 'can play a role in retirement finance'
A financial solutions firm has underlined the potentially important role that equity release can play in augmenting the retirement finances of older people.Just ...

17/11/2009

Parents 'receiving support from children over equity release'
Older homeowners are increasingly receiving support and encouragement from their children to use equity release to free up much-needed funds, according ...

13/11/2009

Older people 'should use equity release to finance care'
Safe Home Income Plans (Ship) has called on older homeowners to consider the benefits of equity release as a means of financing long-term care costs.The ...

23/10/2009

Solicitors 'can ease residential conveyancing process'
Those involved in the sale or purchase of a home have been reminded of the importance of taking advice from solicitors on the residential conveyancing ...

15/10/2009

Equity release market holding up
The equity release market in the UK is continuing to hold up amid difficult economic conditions, a new report has revealed.According to figures from Safe ...

14/10/2009

Baby boomers 'use equity release to maintain living standards'
Equity release schemes are increasingly being used by retirees to sustain their previous living standards, industry experts have revealed.According to ...

30/09/2009

Equity release customers 'should seek informed advice'
Consumers considering equity release as a retirement finance source have been reminded of the need to seek out informed advice.The Equity Release Solicitors' ...

17/09/2009

Equity release 'can make up for pensions shortfall'
Older people suffering from limited pension finance should consider equity release as an alternative funding method, according to a trade body.Safe Home ...

16/09/2009

Older homeowners 'can fund retirement with equity release'
Older property owners have been called upon to consider the potential role that equity release can play in financing their retirement plans.The Pensions ...

10/09/2009

Older people 'should take advantage of equity release'
Older homeowners have been advised to make sure they are taking advantages of all of the financial options that equity release can provide.Recent research ...

08/09/2009

Older people 'should seek equity release advice'
Pensioners have been reminded of the need to take professional advice on equity release when looking to increase their retirement funds.Andrea Rozario, ...

27/08/2009

UK house prices continue to rise
House prices in the UK continued to rise this month, bringing down the annual rate of decline in the property market.Figures from Nationwide show that ...

26/08/2009

Stabilising housing market 'bodes well for equity release customers'
Those considering equity release are likely to welcome the recent levelling out of the housing market in the UK, it has been claimed. According to Keith ...

25/08/2009

Equity release popular with female homeowners
An increasing number of single homeowners are opting for equity release, according to a new survey by the Equity Release Solicitors Alliance (ERSA).The ...

25/08/2009

Housebuilder cautious about property outlook
One of the UK's major housebuilders has welcomed improved conditions in the housing market, but warned that activity could be slowed down by various factors.According ...

21/08/2009

Consumers hopeful of housing market recovery
More than one in five people in the UK believe the housing market will have recovered from its recent slump by the end of this year.This is the finding ...

13/08/2009

Equity release tipped to become more popular
Equity release schemes are likely to become increasingly popular among elderly Britons over the next 20 years, experts have predicted.Retirement planning ...

13/08/2009

Demand for property exceeds supply in Cambridge
Many people in Cambridge are not able to make a property purchase because of a shortage of available stock.This is the view of local estate agent John ...

13/08/2009

NAEA: Mortgage lenders undervaluing properties
Mortgage lenders in the UK could be undervaluing houses by as much as ten per cent, an industry group has stated.The National Association of Estate Agents ...

06/08/2009

Property buyers hindered by limited lending, says Rics
People looking to make a property purchase still face a number of obstacles, industry analysts have stated.According to the Royal Institution of Chartered ...

05/08/2009

NHF forecasts long-term growth in housing market
The housing market in England has been tipped to show signs of recovery within the next two years.According to the National Housing Federation (NHF), ...

31/07/2009

Housing market not recovering, says Firstrung
The notion that the housing market in the UK is picking up has been challenged by analysts at Firstrung.This week, Nationwide reported that average property ...

29/07/2009

Month-on-month increase in house prices recorded
Property values in England and Wales went up by 0.1 per cent last month, new figures have revealed.According to the Land Registry, this is the first time ...

27/07/2009

Demand for property rising, says Hometrack
A growing number of people in the UK are looking to make a property purchase, industry analysts have reported.According to figures from Hometrack, the ...

24/07/2009

Equity release customers told to seek legal advice
Equity release customers have been encouraged to seek legal advice from an independent specialist.According to the Equity Release Solicitors' Alliance ...

14/07/2009

Housing market is stabilising, says NAEA
The UK housing market is in a much better state than it was 12 months ago, an industry group has stated.According to the National Association of Estate ...

10/07/2009

Limited mortgage lending 'hampering housing market recovery'
Two major UK housebuilders have warned that improvements in the housing market are being delayed by limited mortgage lending.According to Barratt Developments, ...

09/07/2009

Property sales 'on the up in East Anglia'
The number of people making a property purchase in East Anglia is on the increase, a housebuilder has stated.According to Persimmon, sales and completions ...

07/07/2009

Coastal property in Norfolk 'becoming more affordable'
The number of people making a property purchase in Norfolk could be set to rise, as affordability has improved along its coastline.According to research ...

06/07/2009

MPC member says housing market 'is over the worst'
A Bank of England official has stated that the UK housing market is over the worst after the decline over the last year.Professor David Miles, a member ...

02/07/2009

Housing market 'could be over the worst'
People looking to make a property sale or purchase could have reason to feel optimistic about conditions in the UK housing market, industry analysts have ...

30/06/2009

More Britons 'looking to make a property sale'
Estate agents across the UK have reported an increase in the number of people looking to make a property sale.According to the National Association of ...

25/06/2009

Low crime rate 'could boost housing market in Norfolk'
Norfolk has been identified as the safest county in England, as crime rates are lower than anywhere else in the country.According to new figures from ...

22/06/2009

House prices fall during June
The recent increase in house prices across the UK has abated, according to new figures from Rightmove.Statistics showed that in June, average property ...

18/06/2009

Now is a good time to make property purchase, say consumers
The number of people that believe now is a good time to make a property purchase is increasing, a new poll has found.According to the Building Societies ...

11/06/2009

Recession forces first-time buyers to scrap property purchase plans
About half a million first-time buyers in the UK have abandoned plans to make a property purchase in the last year.This is the result of a study by the ...

10/06/2009

Housing market recovery ?is not imminent?
Consumers and companies in the property sector have been advised to avoid getting too optimistic about the prospect of a housing market recovery.This ...

09/06/2009

More Britons looking to make property purchase: Rics
The housing market in the UK is being boosted by increased buyer enquiries and sales, a new report has revealed.According to the Royal Institution of ...

05/06/2009

NAEA hails house price increase
Industry analysts have responded positively to the news that the housing market experienced some growth last month.According to statistics from Halifax, ...

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