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Bird & Co has replicated a 2023 study to reveal which European countries are now attracting the most interest from UK residents considering relocating overseas. With continued financial pressure on...

What did the housing market really look like in 2025? While national headlines often focus on house prices and interest rates, Bird & Co’s internal conveyancing data provides a deeper...

Daniel Chard, Partner at conveyancing specialist Bird & Co, shares his forecasts for the UK housing market and the trends he expects to shape 2026. The housing market remains highly...

Discover if your dream destination is one of the top 10 most moved-to UK counties… After several turbulent years for the UK property market, one trend has remained remarkably consistent;...

Conveyancing solicitors, Bird & Co, have put the latest version of ChatGPT to the test, looking at how it compares to the original ChatGPT when answering common first-time buyer questions....

Buying an off-plan property is an attractive prospect with lower property prices and the opportunity to personalise a new property. However, it does come with several risks, particularly relating to...

By taking a deep dive into recently released data on Local Authority new builds, Bird & Co has uncovered where the government has exceeded, met, or fallen short of its...

Legal Aid Agency (LAA) Cyber Security Breach and Data Loss Notification We are informing you of a recent cyber security incident involving the Legal Aid Agency (LAA). As your legal...

Researchers at Bird & Co have analysed the relationship between energy efficiency and house prices in England and Wales to create an Efficiency-to-Price Ratio. This revealed which Local Authorities deliver...

If you want to take over ownership of a property along with taking over a mortgage from a family member, there are a number of steps that you will need...

By comparing rental and house-buying affordability, researchers at Bird & Co have created an Affordability Index to ascertain which Local Authorities in England and Wales offer the most affordable home-purchasing...

A confiscation order is issued by the Crown Court under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). It requires the defendant to repay the financial gains obtained from illegal activities...

What buyer trends emerged from the housing market in 2024? Our internal data paints a revealing picture. The past year brought significant developments in the property market. Decreasing mortgage rates...

Daniel Chard, Partner at conveyancing specialist Bird & Co, provides insights into his forecasts for the housing market and highlights the property trends expected to dominate in 2025. The housing...

London is a desirable location with plenty to offer, however, the city is also one of the most expensive areas in the UK. This blog will discuss some of the...

The decision to rent or buy a property can be a complex one that depends on a range of personal factors. This blog will discuss how to decide which arrangement...

The property market in London is highly competitive, and many homeowners want to sell their property quickly for a good price. This blog will discuss some of the best ways...

As the 5-year anniversary for the final Help to Buy ISA accounts opening approaches, researchers at Bird & Co. examine the percentage of residential property sales involving the Help to...

Requisitions on title are an important part of the final stages of the conveyancing process. These are specific, formal enquiries made by the buyer’s solicitor to the seller’s solicitor shortly...

Our researchers at Bird & Co have recently studied the latest ONS statistics, providing a detailed analysis of property sales in Q1 2024, and establishing what these figures tell us...

There are a number of factors to take into account when deciding whether to remortgage your property. Specialist solicitors can advise you on whether it is in your best interests...

Researchers at Bird & Co explored house price and income data over the past 20 years to ascertain any correlation between the two factors. As such, they were able to...

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 is a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to prevent individuals from financially benefitting from criminal activity. The Act gives the authorities the power to...

If you are involved in the process of jointly buying, selling, transferring or remortgaging a property, then you may be wondering what a Declaration of Trust or Deed of Trust...

If you are involved in the process of buying, selling, transferring or remortgaging property, then you may be wondering what additional costs could come up during conveyancing. Whether you choose...

Bird & Co examines the latest mortgage data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), covering lending and administration trends up to Q4 2023. This analysis spans the past five years....

If you are looking to buy, sell, transfer or remortgage a property, you may be looking for more information about the conveyancing process. In this blog, we will look at...

Researchers at Bird & Co examined recently released data to determine which locations in the UK saw the biggest house price changes throughout 2023, giving us a wider picture of...

The punishments for drug trafficking vary based on the severity of the offence and the type and quantity of drugs involved, often referred to as role and category. For less serious...

Drug charges can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, potentially leading to severe legal consequences and long-term repercussions. Understanding the legal avenues available and the factors that can...