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Tackling the UK Surveyor Shortage: Can Tech Save the Property Market?

18 June 2025

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Written by: Ruth Stevenson, Director/Solicitor at Ives & Co Solicitors
The UK’s shortage of qualified surveyors risks delaying valuations and disrupting property transactions. New technology, including artificial intelligence, automated valuation tools and digital reporting systems, could improve efficiency while allowing surveyors to focus on cases requiring professional judgement.

Navigating the Grey Belt: Legal Considerations for Developers

16 June 2025

At Ives & Co, our Commercial Conveyancing team specialises in guiding developers, investors, and businesses through the legal complexities of property transactions. With the recent government guidance on “Grey Belt” land, the development landscape is shifting – and we’re here to make sure you’re ready to act with confidence.

Where Homes Sell Fast — And Where They Don’t

27 May 2025

Whether you’re in a hot property zone or struggling to shift your home, having the right legal team ensures your move is stress-free and protected from start to finish.

Why 30% of Property Transactions Fail – And How to Avoid It

1 May 2025

The UK property market has long grappled with a sluggish and often frustrating conveyancing process. Delays in gathering legal documents, unforeseen issues surfacing late, and communication breakdowns among parties contribute to transactions taking an average of 16–20 weeks to complete. Alarmingly, approximately 30% of these transactions collapse before completion

Can Commonhold Ownership Take Hold in the UK

8 April 2025

For decades, leasehold has been the dominant form of property ownership in England and Wales, but growing dissatisfaction with its restrictions and costs has led to renewed interest in commonhold. Despite government support and legal reforms, commonhold ownership remains a niche concept. Can it truly take hold, or will leasehold continue to reign supreme?