Changes to stamp duty: “Agents need to ensure they understand the rules and make buyers aware” (PIE)
Non-UK residents who wish to purchase a property in England and Northern Ireland will now have to pay a 2% stamp duty surcharge.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Russell-Cooke LLP
Correspondence has been sent falsely claiming to be from Russell-Cooke LLP in respect of an investment agreement.
Land Registry issues ‘fast-track’ reminder to conveyancers (LSG)
HM Land Registry is keen to remind conveyancers that they can request an outstanding application to be fast-tracked.
Industry heavyweight announces plans to launch a new property portal (PIE)
Rob Hailstone, ex-conveyancer and CEO of the Bold Legal Group has announced plans to launch On The Right Market, a new property portal with a radically different business model.
Move Over Monopoly: New board game reflects real housing market (EAT)
A new property board game called Gazumped aims to rival Monopoly but reflect a much more realistic view of how the house buying process works.
Warning: Correspondence and calls misusing the name of Hausfeld & Co LLP
Correspondence and calls from Austria, falsely claiming to be from Hausfeld & Co LLP.
Two million people are mortgage prisoners due to cladding issues (TC)
Statistics revealed by law firm Irwin Mitchell in their report focusing on cladding has revealed that almost two million people are mortgage prisoners thanks to cladding issues.
1st April Stamp Duty Land Tax changes – no laughing matter (LF)
From 1st April 2021, a new surcharge will apply to non-UK residents who purchase residential property in England and Northern Ireland.
Sneak Peek at Boomin’s new TV advertising campaign ahead of Friday’s launch (PIE)
Ahead of the much-anticipated launch of Boomin on Good Friday 2 April, Property Industry Eye can share with you a sneak preview of the new property portal’s advertising campaign that […]
Estate agents are among the least-trusted professionals (PIE)
Estate agents are among the least-trusted professionals in the UK, ranking below both lawyers and traffic wardens, new research shows.
Many homeowners think selling process is getting worse – survey (EAT)
A new survey says 80 per cent of homeowners believe the process of buying a house has remained largely the same or has actually worsened during their lifetime.
Warning: Email misusing the name Ashurst LLP
As email has been sent misusing the name ‘Ashurst LLP’.