Cut The Delays! Conveyancers urged to work with search providers

Cut The Delays! Conveyancers urged to work with search providers

With many transactions now delayed by up to three weeks by slow searches, a body representing local search providers is urging conveyancers to work with its members as closely as possible to reduce delays.

A statement from the Council of Property Search Organisations says lead times to access data at many local authorities is “increasing by the day” leading to sale hold-ups and fall-throughs.
To continue reading this article, please click here
Source: Estate Agent Today



Get in touch with us

Despite the headlines, the property market is proving far more resilient than many expect. Sales are continuing, buyers remain active, and well-priced homes are still attracting strong interest. The difference today is that success depends on strategy, with realistic pricing now more important than ever.

The "Generation Rent" narrative is shifting. New data shows under-35 homeownership jumped from 31% to 42% in a decade, while it actually fell for those aged 35-64. While affordability is still a hurdle, the dream of owning a home is far from dead for the youth. Is "Generation Rent" getting older? We explore the changing property landscape.

Artificial intelligence is starting to shape the way people sell, buy, rent and let homes. Used well, it can make the moving process smarter, faster and more connected.

The housing market is often portrayed through city skylines and rural escapes, but the reality is much more familiar. Most moves happen in suburban neighbourhoods, among everyday homes shaped by families, life changes and local demand. Understanding this market is key to making confident decisions when buying or selling.