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.
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.
Digital Registration Service
HM Land Registry portal users can use the new Digital Registration Service to submit HM Land Registry applications online.
Notices under the Land Registration Rules 2003
When dealing with applications by means other than post, DX or personal delivery, the Chief Land Registrar may give notice publicising this.
Market Madness – all-night queue at estate agency by buyers (EAT)
Around 30 people spent all night queuing outside an estate agent ahead of 14 homes going on sale – the most extreme sign yet of the current extraordinary housing market […]
HM Land Registry: Sign your mortgage deed
Our digital mortgage service allows homeowners who are remortgaging to sign their mortgage deed quickly and securely.
Warning: ‘D.B. & CO’ and its website falsely claiming to be a solicitors firm
A website for ‘D.B. & CO’ is operating, falsely claiming to be for a solicitors firm based in London.
The government pledges to ‘support first-time buyers and the housing market’ (PIE)
Housing minister Christopher Pincher says that the government’s housing market interventions have done a lot to help first-time buyers and support the housing market.