Related topic: Homebuying

A new government-backed project led by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC) could significantly speed up and simplify the homebuying process, after being awarded £750,000...

Many prospective first-time buyers feel unprepared for the steps involved in purchasing a home, according to new research from Lloyds.

The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has welcomed the government’s consultation on reforming the home buying and selling process, calling it a long-overdue chance...

Over 82,000 home sales fell through in Q3, according to the latest Property & Homemover Report from TwentyEA/Ci.

The proposals are also estimated to save first-time buyers £710 on average.

Over half a million failed transactions a year cause a £950m hit to the wider economy and cost UK consumers £560m directly, 40% higher than previous government estimates.

The quality and finish of a property is now cited by 79% of buyers as an important consideration.

Countrywide says the shift represents a real opportunity for intermediaries to add value.

Solo prospective buyer demand increased by 11% in 2024.

Simon Jackson, CEO at SDL Surveying, says one of the biggest setbacks to meeting the Government’s target of 370,000 new homes annually is the lack of buyers for affordable...