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The Building Safety Act – what is it and what impact could it have?

On April 28 2022, the Building Safety Bill received Royal Assent after passing through both Houses to become an Act of Parliament. Having passed into law, it is now known as the Building Safety Act. 

Surveys, Legal, Surveying Process, News

Crossrail is finally coming – what will it mean for London property?

After many years of delays, controversy and complications, Crossrail is finally set to open in the first half of this year, more than three years after its proposed original start date. 

Buying a house, London moving advice, Costs and Fees, News

Rising cost of living – how has it affected the home-buying market?

The current cost of living crisis is arguably the biggest squeeze on living standards since the 1950s.  

Buying a house, Moving home, EPCs, News

The Economic Crime Bill – what is it and what could it mean for the property market?

One of the many geopolitical consequences of the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has been an increased focus on Russian money in the UK, which is particularly centred on London and typically tied up in property. 

Legal, News

Major push to get agents to disclose their referral fees – what’s the latest?

Referral fees are one of the most controversial aspects of estate agency. What's being done to change that?

Estate Agents, Costs and Fees, News

11 in 12 years – yet another new Housing Minister announced in mini-reshuffle

Another change to the position of Housing Minister – the eleventh postholder in 12 years. Here’s what his in-tray looks like.

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Vaccination status – how does it affect home moves?

How does vaccination status and self-isolation affect house moves, following changing government guidance? 

Removals, News, Coronavirus

Interest rate rise – what does this mean for the cost of moving?

Here’s a look at what the recent rise in interest rates means for the cost of moving in 2022.

Moving home, Costs and Fees, News, Mortgages

A look back at 2021 – what were the main things that happened in the property industry?

We look back at the major property events in 2021 and how they might affect the market in 2022.

Conveyancing, Buying a house, Selling a home, Help and Advice, News, reallymoving Updates