Shock stamp duty rise on additional homes in Wales (EAT)
There’s been a shock one per cent increase in the Welsh equivalent of stamp duty on second homes, coming into effect tomorrow.
Phase It Out – Calls grow for ‘tapered’ end to stamp duty holiday (EAT)
Pressure is building on the government to agree a tapered end to the stamp duty holiday, even if a full-blown extension now appears unlikely.
Phase It Out – Calls grow for ‘tapered’ end to stamp duty holiday (EAT)
Pressure is building on the government to agree a tapered end to the stamp duty holiday, even if a full-blown extension now appears unlikely.
Housing market market to stay open in new Tier 4 areas (TN)
Announcement by Boris and commentary from civil servants and Robert Jenrick suggest – but does not confirm – that branches may stay open.
Mortgage industry bodies issue stamp duty deadline warning (MS)
Both the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries have raised concerns over the stamp duty holiday deadline.
Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Concern over ‘unrealistic’ conveyancing expectations ahead of stamp duty deadline (LSG)
The Law Society is urging people wanting to buy or sell a home during the temporary stamp duty holiday to have realistic expectations about completing before the 31 March deadline.