Online agents and bucketshop conveyancers ‘causing transaction delays’ (EAT)
One of the country’s top buying agents is advising purchasers and vendors to avoid online agencies and ‘bucketshop’ conveyancers.
Government set to revise new homes plans (PIE)
Boris Johnson’s “Build Build Build” announcement earlier this year was designed to help drag the UK economy out of what could prove to be a steep recession, with a programme […]
First-time buyers can now apply for the new Help to Buy scheme (PIE)
The new Help to Buy: Equity Loan (2021-2023) scheme is now open for business.
Finally! Government releases details of rules when evictions can proceed (TN)
Landlords facing huge losses and non-paying tenants can now evict under a limited number of circumstances including nine months’ rent arrears.
Landlords demand judicial review of pause on evictions (MS)
A law firm is seeking a Judicial Review of government guidance to put evictions on hold while local and national lockdown restrictions are in force.
Capital Gains Tax could be overhauled (PW)
A Chancellor-commissioned report has recommended a major overhaul of Capital Gains Tax (CGT).
ALEP Directors pen letter to Housing Minister on leasehold reform
Directors of the Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP) have written to Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher MP calling for an update on when the Government will issue its response to […]