Digital signatures uptake stalls in conveyancing sector
The implementation of Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES) for property transactions has faced significant challenges, with industry experts warning that current...
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Housing supply steady as buyers delay purchase decisions
Buyers are taking longer to commit to property purchases despite steady supply levels, according to data from Landmark Information Group...
Barclays-backed proptech launches digital platform
Offr, a digital buying platform backed by Barclays, has partnered with website specialist PropertyStream to launch Transact, a white-labelled platform...
Property lawyers warn against rushed digital reforms
Property lawyers have raised concerns about the Government’s plans to accelerate digitalisation in homebuying processes, warning that insufficient consultation could...
UK property transactions fall 3% in April amid uncertainty
UK property transactions declined by 3% between March and April 2026, according to the latest HMRC data, as the housing...
Property transactions down 3% in April, says HMRC – Mortgage Strategy
UK residential property transactions fell 3% in April 2026, according to the latest HMRC figures. Seasonally adjusted transactions were 101,030,...
Residential property transactions up 53% year-on-year in April – HMRC – The Intermediary
There were 101,030 seasonally adjusted residential transactions in the UK during April 2026, according to the latest property transaction statistics...
Stamp duty changes could add 168,000 property sales
Research commissioned by national home buying company Spring suggests that reforming stamp duty charges for property traders could increase UK...
Armalytix launches Complete Compliance Bundles for property transactions – The Intermediary
Armalytix has launched Complete Compliance Bundles to cut out duplication and delays in property transactions. The new service lets firms...
Local authority search delays reach 92 working days
Local authority search wait times have extended beyond four months in some parts of the UK, with industry figures warning...
