The latest research from GetAgent has found that property fall-throughs are costing UK estate agents an estimated £2.8m per day in delayed or lost commission income, highlighting the substantial financial impact that failed transactions continue to have across the industry.
The research analysed residential property transactions that fell through during May 2026, alongside average...
New research from Lyons Bowe solicitors reveals that Britain's homebuyers have little tolerance for poor communication during the conveyancing process, with buyers increasingly expecting same-day updates, prompt responses, and swift notification of any issues that could impact their purchase.
The survey of current and recent homebuyers who have purchased a property within the last...
The latest insight from quick sale specialists, House Buyer Bureau , has found that the most common reason homeowners choose a quick sale is no longer financial hardship, ill health, or the death of a loved one, but the desire to keep their onward move on track in an increasingly uncertain housing market.
The internal data from House Buyer Bureau analysed the reason cited by home...
The latest market insight from House Buyer Bureau has revealed six common issues that could see a homeowner's property deemed unmortgageable by lenders, drastically reducing the pool of potential buyers and making it far harder to sell on the open market.
House Buyer Bureau analysed some of the most common reasons properties fail lender criteria, alongside the potential impact these...
Record delays and failed transactions for homebuyers mean the UK property industry must evolve or lose out to other jurisdictions, according to the founder of a new firm established to overhaul the conveyancing process.
Sharpwell Property Law , launched by veteran London property lawyer and investor Tatiana Sharposhnikova, has been set up in response to a growing "crisis" in the...
Record delays and failed transactions for homebuyers mean the UK property industry must evolve or lose out to other jurisdictions, according to the founder of a new firm established to overhaul the conveyancing process.
Sharpwell Property Law , launched by veteran London property lawyer and investor Tatiana Sharposhnikova, has been set up in response to a growing "crisis" in the...
The latest market analysis from House Buyer Bureau has revealed that home sellers in some parts of the country are facing Local Authority search waiting times of more than 90 days, with growing legal bottlenecks increasingly putting transactions at risk before they reach the finish line.
House Buyer Bureau analysed the latest Local Authority search turnaround time data, looking at...
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IntelligentHomeInformation.co.uk (IHI) is offering free Instant Risk Screening Reports to help homebuyers spot hidden dangers before they commit to a property. From flood zones to unstable ground and nearby infrastructure projects, these risks can derail a purchase or lead to unexpected...
When you are buying a new property, the conveyancing process can seem daunting, especially if you haven’t been through it before. Here is an overview of the process to help you get started.
When your offer is accepted you need to instruct a conveyancer who will obtain the contract and related documents from the seller’s conveyancer.
Whilst it was recently revealed that you will be able to buy a house with a 5% deposit, making it easier for more people to get onto the housing ladder, there are still some important additional expenses to consider…
Budgeting fintech, thinkmoney , have used their expertise to create a step-by-step guide on how to save for a deposit as a first-time buyer , before revealing the...
