Stamp duty holiday fails to spark BTL surge (MS)
The stamp duty holiday failed to spark a surge in landlords bidding for more buy-to-let (BTL) properties, according to Hamptons.
Mortgage cryptocurrency “will lower cost of solicitors’ PII” (LF)
A company seeking to become a linchpin in the property market is to trial a crypto-currency to replace the traditional transfer of money between banks and conveyancers.
The government is seeking your views on plans for new property tax (PIE)
The government is seeking your views on the draft legislation of the Residential Property Developer Tax (RPDT) ahead of its inclusion in the 2021-22 Finance Bill.
New property tax – government releases draft legislation (EAT)
It’s the Residential Property Developer Tax, first announced at the start of the summer as a way of funding remediation on properties with dangerous cladding.
ESTAS Forum delayed until 2022 because of Supply Chain Crisis (EAT)
The ESTAS Forum scheduled for the morning of the annual awards ceremony on October 22 has been postponed – but the awards event itself WILL be taking place.
Charging orders (PG76)
HM Land Registry’s guidance on charging orders (practice guide 76).
Investigation or enforcement proceedings (court, insolvency, tax): applications (PG43)
Advice on obtaining information held by HM Land Registry regarding court proceedings, insolvency and tax liability (practice guide 43).
Investigation or enforcement proceedings (court, insolvency, tax) (CIT)
Application form CIT: to access information for use in connection with court proceedings, insolvency and tax liability.
Making electronic witnessing a reality in conveyancing (TC)
By updating Practice Guide 8, HMLR is now allowing electronic signing and witnessing solutions to be used to sign deeds and other HMLR documents.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Medway Law Limited
Emails have been sent falsely claiming to be from Medway Law Limited attaching a supposed ‘Encrypted Contract’
Warning: Website for ‘Stewart Litigation’ falsely claiming to be a law firm in London
A website has been operating at ‘www.stewartlitigation.com’ for ‘Stewart Litigation’, falsely claiming to be for a law firm in London.
Warning: Telephone call misusing the name of Hughes Legal Limited
Telephone calls relating to a Plevin claim has been made, falsely claiming to be calling from ‘Hughes Legal’.