Chancellor faces new calls to cut Stamp Duty as buying agent reveals slump in demand for second homes (PIE)
Buying agent Black Brick has expressed the hope that the Chancellor reduces Stamp Duty rates, warning that the property tax and Brexit have put buyers off purchasing second properties and […]
Uncertain times for conveyancing as market so unpredictable (PIE)
Conveyancers have reported an annual boost in transactions, helped mainly by challenger firms rather than established brands.
Electronic signatures are valid say Government’s legal experts (IC)
Electronic signatures can be used to sign formal legal contracts under English law, the Law Commission has confirmed from the Government.
Accountancy body reiterates call for Stamp Duty liability switch to sellers (IC)
A professional body for accountants has reiterated its call for Stamp Duty Land Tax to become the responsibility of property sellers following comments from former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson that […]