Stamp duty petition attracts almost 6,500 signatures (PIE)
A petition launched earlier this month for the stamp duty holiday to be triggered upon exchange of contracts, rather than completion, has now attracted almost 6,500 signatories.
Land Registry says info change will speed applications (EAT)
New Land Registry rules mean conveyancers and solicitors must have written evidence to show they have tried to resolve a request for information before an extension is granted.
Warning: Correspondence from “Harlequin Chambers Solicitors” or “Harlequin Attorneys & Associates”
A letter has been sent from “Harlequin Chambers Solicitors / Harlequin Attorneys & Associates” in respect of an unclaimed inheritance.
Mother of God, I can feel something stirring!
As Basil Fawlty would say, “don’t mention the war”; a lot of property professionals would say, “don’t mention HIPs.” But, hey, I’ve done it and the world is still turning.
Law firms to offer upfront conveyancing transaction packs (LF)
A national panel of law firms is being created to allow estate agents and members of the public to find conveyancers prepared to provide buyers with upfront property transaction packs.