Building safety issues could cost flat owners billions (TN)
Leasehold flat owners caught in the cladding scandal could see up to £41bn wiped from the value of their home, research by StripeHomes reveals.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): temporary measures to support customers
How HMLR are delivering their services during the coronavirus outbreak.
Warning: Emails and text messages misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and Linklaters LLP
Emails and WhatsApp text messages have been sent misusing the details of a Linklaters partner and the name of Linklaters LLP.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Edmondson Hall Solicitors
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from Edmondson Hall Solicitors in respect of deposit funds for conveyancing transaction.
New research identifies growing property buying trends (PIE)
Strutt & Parker, part of the BNP Paribas Group, has launched the latest addition of its annual Housing Futures report, which looks at what consumers really want from their next […]
Capital Gains Tax fear for properties with dedicated home offices (EAT)
An agent has contacted Estate Agent Today to issue what he calls “an urgent alert” about the risk of Capital Gains Tax being levied on the vendors of some properties.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Howells Legal Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Howells Legal Limited in respect of new bank details.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Email misusing the names of Rebecca Campbell and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, providing supposed alternative bank details for a payment.
New proposed property tax represents ‘a fair contribution’ (PIE)
HM Treasury has launched a consultation on the design of a new tax on housebuilders, designer to raise at least £2bn over 10 years to help pay for the cost […]
New Property Tax – consultation begins on ‘cladding’ tax proposal (EAT)
The government has launched a formal consultation process on a new residential property developer tax which is to contribute towards cladding repair work.
Calls to scrap cladding loan scheme
The Committee calls for an enhanced Comprehensive Building Safety Fund paid for by Government and industry.