New version of SRA handbook released (TC)
A new version of the SRA handbook was published on the 1 November 2016, with all changes coming into effect on this date.
Second homes ‘sales ban’: solicitor asks how it can be enforced (EAT)
A solicitor has asked how the ban on the sale of new-build apartments and houses to holiday home buyers in a westcountry holiday haven will be enforced.
Thanks George! Your Stamp Duty reforms are crippling central London market (PIE)
The Government is facing more calls to address Stamp Duty issues on both prime and additional properties ahead of the Autumn Statement next week.
New challenges to face industry “veteran” in his 50th year (TC)
Property industry renowned Peter Sowerby discusses his fundraising efforts and how he’s raising awareness for Prostate Cancer.
Agents back newspaper call to slash high-end homes’ stamp duty (EAT)
Agents selling homes at the high end of the market have generally welcomed the Daily Telegraph campaign to persuade the Chancellor to slash stamp duty for the most expensive homes.
Land Registry figures reveal sales tumble after Brexit referendum (EAT)
Figures released by the government show sales during July – the first month after the EU referendum – tumbling by well over a quarter in some cases, and a dramatic collapse of […]
National newspaper launches campaign to slash stamp duty (EAT)
The Daily Telegraph has this morning launched a campaign calling on Chancellor Phillip Hammond to slash stamp duty.
Latest ‘Sinkhole’ Alerts (IC)
RiskView Residential warns of High Risk of ground dissolution and history of natural cavities within 250m of latest sinkhole incident in Ripon, Yorkshire.
New £18 million housing fund “will help get them built much sooner” (TC)
A new £18 million fund to quicken the speed of home building on large sites has today been announced by Housing Minister Gavin Barwell.
New manifesto for homebuying reform (LSG)
Streamlining money laundering rules, leasehold reform and a big push towards electronic conveyancing are identified as priorities in a manifesto from conveyancers to improve the homebuying process in England and […]
Mortgage industry hits out at constant ‘merry-go-round’ of housing ministers (PIE)
Mortgage lenders and brokers have hit out at the ‘merry-go-round’ of housing ministers and the messy housing policy that has resulted.
Senior partner accepts fine for firm’s work on SDLT avoidance schemes (TC)
A senior partner whose firm’s involvement in stamp duty land tax avoidance schemes brought in £52,000 in fees – but cost the taxman at least £3m – has accepted a […]