Property industry bodies seek ‘real world’ views on Material Information rules
Propertymark and others want to 'generate ideas to drive evolution and ultimately help craft a system that keeps pace and can deliver maximum benefit to all users.'
Law Society survives no-confidence vote over material information rules
The Property Lawyers Action Group unsuccessfully argued that the new TA6 form may 'unnecessarily impose substantially increased criminal and civil liability on solicitors.'
Required Reading: National Trading Standards publishes full guidance on new Material Information rules
Providing prospective buyers or tenants with more up-front information about a property should result in shorter transaction times and fewer fall-throughs.
‘A Dickensian legal process’: Why property deals take so long to complete
Propertymark data shows that, in March 2016, 78% of transactions progressed from offer acceptance to exchange of contracts within 12 weeks; in March 2024, the figure had slumped to just 29%.
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‘£175mn’ restoration project in Wiltshire nears completion
The eight-year rescue of the Grade I listed Tottenham House is said to be the UK’s most expensive home renovation.
Chestertons installs new sales heads in Knightsbridge & Kensington
30-branch agency announces senior appointments at two key PCL bases.
Opinion: Is Making Tax Digital the final nail in the rental market coffin?
PCL lettings expert Olivia McSweeney explains why an imminent admin shift risks accelerating landlord exits - and deterring the next generation from entering the sector.
In Pictures: London Square debuts boutique Brook Green scheme
The Aldar-owned developer is converting a set of historic school buildings into a gated enclave of 32 luxury homes.
In Pictures: Inside the luxury resi reworking of a St John’s Wood landmark
The historic former chapel-turned-studio where Queen filmed Radio Ga Ga is being transformed into five turnkey homes.
In Pictures: Landmark Mayfair mansion with potential seeks £25mn
Former Auchincloss-Coats residence, available for the first time in 30 years, offers scope to create a £55mn super-home, according to agents.
In Pictures: Ransome’s Wharf launches with a ‘refined Chelsea-meets-Battersea aesthetic’
London Square's design team for the 118-home development includes Echlin, Fourfoursixsix, and 5PA Architects.
Savills: Prime markets forecast to bottom out this year – except PCL
Prime Regional property prices are likely to rise 1.5% in 2026, predicts Savills, but Prime Central London values have a bit further to fall.
PCL council warns cyber attack fallout is ‘ongoing and will take several months’
A cyber incident 'with criminal intent' has been causing havoc in Prime Central London since November, causing significant delays to planning decisions across Westminster and Kensington & Chelsea.
Home Counties estate agency recruits trio of well-known names
Phillip Armstrong, Marcus Gondolo-Gordon & Chris Humphrey have all joined house.Partnership.
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