Buyers not told truth over flood risks, claims insurance firm (EAT)
Buyers are not told the true scale of flood risk in many properties – and the rush to beat the stamp duty deadline means many may overlook even existing warnings.
Warning: Correspondence sent misusing the name and website of Preiskel & Co LLP
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name Jose Saras of Preiskel & Co LLP.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Cripps LLP
Correspondence has been sent misusing the name Eoin Broderick of Cripps LLP.
Government closes door on stamp duty change (PIE)
The government has rejected a call to amend the current stamp duty holiday, which would have seen the tax benefit triggered upon exchange of contracts, rather than completion.
Stamp Duty Reform: Government dismisses call for change (EAT)
The government has dismissed a call for reform of the stamp duty system, which would have meant the tax would apply when contracts were exchanged, not at completion.
Widest supply and demand gap for 7 years: Rics (MS)
The gap between supply of new property listings coming onto the market and demand from those looking to buy was its widest for more than seven years in May.
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New Homes Quality Code published for consultation
The new house-building industry watchdog has today published its draft code of practice for a four-week public consultation.
Warning: Identity documents being certified misusing the name of ‘Rachel Giddings of Stone & Stone Solicitors LLP’
Identity and address documents have been certified misusing the name of “Rachel Giddings of Stone & Stone Solicitors LLP”.
Bring your own device (BYOD) and remote working: a significant cybersecurity threat
Law Society partner Mitigo explains that the lack of control and oversight around employees using their personal devices while working from home is the next cybersecurity challenge facing organisations.
Property sales hit 1,500 a day across the UK as market boom continues (TN)
Estate agency comparison website GetAgent says its number crunching shows how Stamp Duty holiday is still pushing market forward.
Warning: Email misusing the name of Gilroy Steel Solicitors Ltd
An email has been sent falsely claiming to be from Gilroy Steel Solicitors Ltd in respect of deposit funds for a conveyancing transaction.