Solving conveyancing delays is a ‘bigly’ problem (PIE)
The inherent problems in conveyancing are being exposed by a number of issues including increased caseloads and a refusal by law firms to recruit more staff.
RICS’ new survey will be “real change” to improve buying process (EAT)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says its new Home Survey Standard will be implemented from March and will represent a “real change” for the buying process.
Fall-throughs threat: Buyers will pull out if they miss SDLT deadline (EAT)
A survey of people currently buying property suggests as many as a quarter may pull out if they know they’ll miss the stamp duty holiday deadline.
Coventry stops accepting furlough income despite scheme extension (MS)
Coventry Building Society has stopped accepting furloughed income on applications from new customers, despite the chancellor extending the scheme until March.