Scottish Budget raises its version of Stamp Duty surcharge from 3% to 4% (PIE)
The Scottish Government has proposed raising the levy on its version of the Stamp Duty surcharge, the Additional Dwelling Supplement, for purchases of additional properties, from 3% to 4%.
RICS expands approval of The Property Ombudsman service (LSG)
From 1 January 2019, The Property Ombudsman will be approved by RICS to provide Alternative Dispute Resolution on all surveying services provided to consumers.
Number of conveyancing firms at all-time low (LSG)
Large firms are dominating the conveyancing sector as their smaller competitors fall victim to market consolidation, analysis of Land Registry data suggests.