While it’s true that some house sales can take an exorbitant eight months to finalise, this delay, often attributed to the search process, can be significantly reduced. Zoopla’s research indicates that completing a house sale in the UK can take anywhere from 17 to 34 weeks. Standard practice among conveyancing lawyers is to allocate two […]
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Why is local your best choice for property searches?
Exploring the Advantages of Choosing Local Independent Agents for Property Search Reports In the bustling world of conveyancing, when speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness are paramount for property search reports, the decision to opt for a local independent agent over a large national company can be significantly advantageous. Here’s why choosing a local agent is often […]
PROPERTY SEARCHES ‘BECOMING A LOTTERY’
A ‘postcode lottery’ is affecting home buyers across the UK with some prospective purchasers waiting up to three months for vital property searches. Property search experts IPSA say the delays stifling some parts of the housing market are sometimes unavoidable – but there are ways of speeding up transactions for the benefit of buyers. Andrew […]
Choice is key to improving property searches
Conveyancers facing lengthy delays for property searches can choose a better route, according to the association which represents independent search experts. IPSA, the Association of Independent Personal Search Agents, launched its #MakeTheSwitch campaign at LegalEx last month, the UK’s largest conference and exhibition for lawyers and law firms. The aim is that conveyancing lawyers will […]
Property search services merge could mean homebuyers pay more
The CMA has provisionally found that the merger of 2 firms offering property search services could lead to a worse deal for homebuyers. Read more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/property-search-services-merger-could-mean-homebuyers-pay-more?fbclid=IwAR2Q-MTdQKqtXQ2GjYzkZkN3F_vrZAhs_73dZonUcZDbE6Jc0PpIdl6D94I
