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Housebuilding at its highest level in England in a decade
26 May, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Housebuilding in England is at its highest level in 10 years, according to new figures from the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG).
Read moreCyber criminals exploiting 'digital safety gap' in conveyancing process
10 May, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Remortgage, Sale & Purchase, Seller, Transfer of Equity
The fraud generally involves cyber criminals hacking into the email system of the conveyancing firm or the client.
Read moreBlockchain brings Digital smart contracts closer in conveyancing process
03 May, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer
Digital smart contracts are a step closer to replacing traditional paper trails in the conveyancing process after a trial using blockchain technology.
Read moreBank of Mum and Dad' will lend young housebuyers £6bn in 2017
03 May, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Around a quarter of all house buyers in the UK in 2016 needed top-up funding to buy from the so-called Bank of Mum and Dad (Bomad).
Read moreCould affordable housing with the bare necessities boost the UK property market?
02 May, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Could a new style of "naked" housing revolutionise the UK's property market to make homes more affordable for first-time buyers?
Read moreWhat the general election could mean for the UK property market
19 Apr, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
The Prime Minister's decision to call a snap general election could have far-reaching but positive consequences for the UK's property market.
Read moreRadical shake-up of conveyancing process proposed
15 Mar, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
Moves are underway to simplify and modernise the conveyancing process by which homes are sold in England and Wales.
Read moreKeeping the price right for first-time buyers
23 Feb, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Keeping the price right for first-time buyers
Read moreThe unusual places we now call home
23 Feb, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
The unusual places we now call home
Read more1st-time buyer scammed out of £74,000 in conveyancing cybercrime case
24 Jan, 2017/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
First-time buyer, Howard Mollett, became the latest victim of conveyancing cybercrime when he transferred £74,000 to someone posing as his solicitor o...
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