Modern Method of Auction firm says public needs to be educated (EAT)
The largest company involved in the controversial Modern Method of Auction says it’s producing a “disruptive digital market campaign to address the common misconceptions” surrounding the process.
Current regulation of estate agents “unenforceable” admits Propertymark (EAT)
Propertymark has told the government that it needs to introduce overarching regulation of agents now, because existing piecemeal provisions are unmanageable and unenforceable.
Search organisations set out insurance rules for conveyancers
The body that represents property search companies has written to conveyancers’ representatives to set out ground rules for using search insurance at a time when councils are struggling to deliver.
“Hundreds of millions” of pounds laundered through conveyancers
It is likely that criminals launder “hundreds of millions” of pounds with the inadvertent aid of conveyancers across the UK, the government has warned.
Agents worried over new pared-back Help to Buy scheme (TN)
Industry concerned about going ‘cold turkey’ when new Help to Buy Equity scheme kicks off on April 1st 2021.
Warning: Emails misusing the details of Linklaters LLP
Emails have been sent using the domains “linklatar․com” or “linklatars․com”, misusing the name of Linklaters LLP.
Shock stamp duty rise on additional homes in Wales (EAT)
There’s been a shock one per cent increase in the Welsh equivalent of stamp duty on second homes, coming into effect tomorrow.
Phase It Out – Calls grow for ‘tapered’ end to stamp duty holiday (EAT)
Pressure is building on the government to agree a tapered end to the stamp duty holiday, even if a full-blown extension now appears unlikely.
Phase It Out – Calls grow for ‘tapered’ end to stamp duty holiday (EAT)
Pressure is building on the government to agree a tapered end to the stamp duty holiday, even if a full-blown extension now appears unlikely.
Housing market market to stay open in new Tier 4 areas (TN)
Announcement by Boris and commentary from civil servants and Robert Jenrick suggest – but does not confirm – that branches may stay open.
Mortgage industry bodies issue stamp duty deadline warning (MS)
Both the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries have raised concerns over the stamp duty holiday deadline.
Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).