Buyers’ packs would help agents through market frenzy – claim (EAT)
The current housing market frenzy would be easier to deal with if upfront buyers’ packs were available, improving transparency and cutting the chance of fall-throughs.
Should buyers show ‘proof of funds’ to be allowed to view a home? (EAT)
A traditional problem for agents has been ‘tyre kickers’ who come to view a home out of curiosity with little or no intention of making an offer – or perhaps […]
Savills slammed for asking buyers for ‘proof of funds’ before viewings (PIE)
When it comes to selling a property, estate agents often face the frustration of having to deal with time wasters.
Conveyancers call for another stamp duty holiday extension (PIE)
One of Britain’s biggest conveyancing firms yesterday warned that the government’s failure to extend the stamp duty deadline is creating “panic” across the housing market.
‘Not digging up that coffin’: Law Commission rules out home information packs (LSG)
The Law Commission is keen to investigate the provision of upfront information if it is asked to look at the home buying process as part of its next programme of […]
Homebuyers struggle as sellers add stamp duty saving to the price (PIE)
House prices have reached another record high as the market continues to defy expectations, boosted in part by the stamp duty holiday, but the frenzy has left many would-be buyers […]
Speeding sales, stopping fall-throughs: Big new PropTech investment (EAT)
Amro Partners, the Build to Rent and student accommodation operator, has launched a venture capital arm investing in PropTech and FinTech.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)
Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).
Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)
This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).
Warning: Website misusing the name of F A Legal Limited
The website ‘www.fa-legal.com’ is operating, which falsely claims to be the website for a law firm in London.
New service will solve ‘no pets’ problems for letting agents (TN)
PetsScore is to launch later this year offering a national pets referencing system and later on specialist insurance to cover for pet damage.
Stamp duty holiday has pushed the conveyancing industry ‘to its limits’ (PIE)
The legal system faces the biggest conveyancing logjam in a decade as the stamp duty deadline looms, according to Chris Ward, CEO of SDLT Compass.