Articles Published In February 2011
The Conveyancing Process
The conveyancing process is not a strictly regimented one. Different solicitors will have their own way and order of approaching things, as well as an entirely different pace of work. It usually takes around two months from the day you [...]
Prices Edge Upwards
New research suggests that average UK house prices increased slightly last month, which may be encouraging to some of Britain’s homeowners. According to the latest House Price Index from mortgage lender Nationwide, residential property values typically rose by 0.3 per [...]
Buy To Let Lending Soars
The buy-to-let market rocketed last year, according to the latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders. At the end of last year there were an estimated 1.3 million buy-to-let mortgages outstanding, worth £152bn, accounting for 12% of the total [...]
Property Prices Rise Faster In The North
House prices in the UK have been rising faster in the North than in the South over the past decade, for the first time in history, according to new research. Figures published by Halifax suggest that, between 2000 and 2010, the [...]
Lack Of Building Regulation Approval
Building regulations are designed to ensure that building works are done to set standards of safety and energy efficiency. The framework for the law is set out in the Building Act 1984. This statute allows regulations to be made as [...]
