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New calls emerge to scrap Section 21 notices to help families out of ‘rent trap’ (PIE)

An insurer has called for Section 21 evictions to be abolished, warning they are contributing to a lack of security for the increasing numbers of families living in rental accommodation.

Rob Hailstone March 29, 2019

Government faces criticism over building industry pledge to stop leasehold abuse (PIE)

Leaseholders and campaign groups have slammed a building industry pledge to stop leasehold exploitation.

Rob Hailstone March 29, 2019

Victory for existing leaseholders as developers back pledge to remove ‘onerous terms” (PIE)

House builders and freeholder groups have backed a Government pledge launched today to stop leaseholders being trapped in “unfair and costly deals”.

Rob Hailstone March 28, 2019

Modern method of auction service white-labelled to agents scraps buyers’ fees after criticism (PIE)

An online auction service which partners with estate agents says it has now scrapped all buyers’ fees.

Rob Hailstone March 27, 2019

One in eight planning to buy in next six months ‘delay because of Brexit’ (EAT)

One in eight people buying or selling in the next six months say they will delay their plans because of Brexit and another 10 per cent have put the idea

Rob Hailstone March 27, 2019

Stamp Duty and conveyancing are growing worries for home owners (EAT)

A large-scale survey by a consumer group has revealed that over half of home owners regard stamp duty as a growing problem; conveyancers’ fees, the rise of gazundering and threat

Rob Hailstone March 26, 2019

Can 3% stamp duty surcharge be challenged after tribunal ruling? (PIE)

It’s being suggest that a recent tax tribunal verdict might just open the way to challenges to the three per cent stamp duty surcharge levied on additional homes.

Rob Hailstone March 26, 2019

Home owners increasingly concerned about gazundering (PIE)

Increasing numbers of home owners are concerned about gazundering and their property value falling into negative equity.

Rob Hailstone March 26, 2019

Referral fees guidance – if you missed free webinar, this is where you can catch up (PIE)

With new guidance issued on the disclosure of referral fees, NAEA boss Mark Hayward last week led an informative webinar on the subject, open to all agents and not just

Rob Hailstone March 26, 2019

Land Registry drops ‘top 50 name and shame’ plan (LF)

The Land Registry has dropped plans to publish a chart of the top 50 law firms it deals with, ranked by the number of incomplete or erroneous applications they make.

Rob Hailstone March 26, 2019

The colour of a client’s money (LSG)

As the SRA renews its drive to clamp down on money laundering, law firms have been put on notice that they will need to show how they are complying with

Rob Hailstone March 25, 2019

New Freehold Property Form Offers Increased Information To Confused Buyers (TC)

A new Freehold Management Enquiries form is being launched in order to ensure buyers of a property, where a service charge or estate rent is likely to be charged, are

Rob Hailstone March 23, 2019