The top Japanese knotweed hotspots in GB have been revealed by Environet UK (IC)
Bolton in Lancashire is the worst affected hotspot overall, with 652 infestations within a 4km radius, followed by Bristol in the South West and Capel Garmon in Conwy, North Wales. […]
‘Agents could close down’ as regulation and minimum qualifications draw nearer (PIE)
Lord Best, chair of the working group on the regulation of property agents (ROPA), revealed that his group’s report will be delivered to the Government on Monday.
Labour vows to end ‘scandal’ of leasehold injustice (LSG)
High legal costs are stopping leaseholders pursuing freeholders through the tribunal, according to Labour, which has today unveiled a plan to end ‘unfairness and injustice’ in the leasehold system.
Boris Johnson’s stamp duty plans could revive prime property market (EAT)
Conservative leadership frontrunner Boris Johnson’s plans to reverse stamp duty changes could help to kickstart the prime property market, according to Vyomm.
Labour outlines its plans for leasehold reform as criticism continues over Government inaction (PIE)
The Government has been accused of “fence-sitting” when it comes to leasehold reform as Labour sets out its stall on how it would change the market.
Conveyancers escape censure over leasehold concerns (LSG)
Conveyancing solicitors appear to have had a lucky escape over leasehold reform after the government decided not to act on MPs’ concerns about their relationship with developers.
Home owners now moving every 21 years, claim (PIE)
Home owners are now moving slightly more often than they were previously, according to Zoopla estimates.
MHCLG Committee Urges Government To Embrace Modern Methods Of Construction (TC)
A report published by the Housing, Communities and Local Government has urged the Government to consider using Modern Methods of Construction approaches if it stands any realistic chance of meeting […]
Law Society records £11.5m deficit in latest accounts (LF)
The Law Society recorded a deficit of £11.5m on a budget of £116m in the last financial year, compared to a surplus of £6.7m in the previous 12 months, its […]
Government proposes New Homes Ombudsman
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking views on delivering a New Homes Ombudsman.
Lasting powers of attorney process ‘needs safeguards against fraud’ (LSG)
New safeguards on the lasting power of attorney process, including a register of active powers, should be introduced to protect vulnerable people from fraudsters, a study by a Westminster thinktank […]
Expert Discusses The Role Of Digital Logbooks In Property Sector (TC)
The Government have been long term vocal advocates of property log books in the UK and plan to improve the way they are perceived by consumers and the wider property […]