Removal firms prepare for ‘very difficult and trying week or so’ (PIE)
With around 700,000 properties currently in the sales pipeline, homebuyers do not just face a race to complete ahead of next week’s stamp duty holiday deadline, but also to book […]
Agents urged not to rush through deals to beat stamp duty deadline (PIE)
Property buyers are resorting to drastic measures to meet the stamp duty holiday deadline amid fears thousands of deals could fall through.
10% of wealthy buyers want discounts if they miss SDLT deadline (EAT)
One in 10 buyers say they will seek to renegotiate on the price of their chosen home if they miss the next stamp duty deadline – and five per cent […]
Cautious welcome for discounted home scheme (MS)
A government scheme is offering first-time buyers discounts of between 30% and 50% on new homes, but experts fear that restrictions on resales and other complexities may dampen its appeal.
Praise and support for conveyancers as SDLT deadline is imminent (TC)
With 30 June SDLT holiday deadline just around the corner, there have been increasing support, praise and kindness for the property sector and practitioners.
Housebuyers’ new gazumping war – for removal firms
THE rush to buy a house before the end of the Stamp Duty holiday has triggered a new form of gazumping – for removal services.
Warning: A website is falsely operating, claiming to be a law firm named Hawkins LLP
Website currently operating, falsely claiming to be a law firm of the name Hawkins LLP
Warning: Correspondence sent from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA
Correspondence from ‘Katie Newnes’ of ‘Blakely and Haskell Group’ falsely claiming to be authorised and regulated by the SRA
Warning: Email misusing the name of Dechert LLP
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from ‘Christopher Field’ of Dechert LLP in respect of a non-disclosure agreement.
SRA Scams round-up
Overview of scam activity
Official guidance issued for agents to avoid Stamp Duty delays (EAT)
In an unusual move, HM Land Registry has issued guidance to agents to help them reassure jittery buyers and sellers ahead of the June 30 stamp duty deadline.
Should HIPs be revived to help speed up the housing market? (TN)
The Negotiator asks three leading industry figures whether HIPs were ever a good idea, and how property sales can be speeded up.