Allow ‘formal offers’ to be included in stamp duty holiday, says Propertymark (TN)
Propertymark has launched its manifesto for both the sales and lettings industries ahead of Rishi Sunak’s March 3rd Spring budget including a call for the stamp duty holiday to be […]
Cladding crisis victims should not be left out of pocket (TC)
The Law Society of England and Wales is calling on the UK government to protect leaseholders from the costs of making their homes safe from potentially deadly cladding.
Warning: Emails misusing the names of David Gillibrand and Ogletorpe Sturton & Gillibrand LLP
Emails were sent on 18 January 2021 that falsely purported to share a file from David Gillibrand and Ogletorpe Sturton & Gillibrand LLP.
Warning: Emails misusing the name Oakwood Property Solicitors
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name Emily Wheatley of Oakwood Property Solicitors, a trading name of MLS Law (Property) Limited.
Industry views: Will the housing market thrive without stamp duty extension? (PIE)
Residential property prices slowed last month as purchasers anticipate the end of the government’s stamp duty holiday at the end of March, the latest data from Nationwide shows.
Market to slow sharply if stamp duty holiday ends March 31 – warning (EAT)
The Nationwide made it clear that if the stamp duty holiday cliff edge happens on March 31, the housing market may well slow sharply.
“The sensible thing” – Agents urge tapered end to stamp duty holiday (EAT)
Estate agents have kept up the pressure on the Westminster government to consider some kind of tapered ending to the stamp duty holiday.
Warning: Emails misusing the name and details of SO Legal Ltd
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from SO Legal Ltd in respect of conveyancing matters.
House purchase approval number highest since 2007: BoE (MS)
The number of house purchase approvals made in 2020 came to 818,500 in 2020, describes data from the Bank of England.
Housing industry reacts to stamp duty holiday decision (PIE)
Thousands of residential property transactions could collapse if the stamp duty holiday ends next month, MPs warned yesterday.
Stamp Duty Victory? Hint of possible ‘phased’ end to holiday (EAT)
The government is keeping everyone guessing about the stamp duty holiday but one comment by a senior minister suggests movement towards a ’phased finish’ rather than the hated cliff edge […]
Stamp Duty Debate As It Happened – What MPs Said (EAT)
Labour and Conservative MPs have expressed a unanimous view on their desire to see an extension of the stamp duty holiday – but the government is staying tight-lipped about any […]