Anti-money laundering quango ‘adds no value’ – Law Society (LSG)
The Law Society has signalled its ‘deep concern’ over proposals for a new quango to monitor anti-money laundering supervision, claiming its running costs will impose ‘unnecessary costs’ on the profession.
Tory-led body says second home owners should be penalised more (EAT)
A think tank says the penalties now levied against second home owners – such as the stamp duty surcharge and phasing out of buy to let mortgage interest tax relief […]
Gifted deposits fall for both first-time buyers and investors (TC)
New research has revealed the number of first-time buyers and investors using gifted deposits has fallen by almost 5% and 3% respectively, in the last two years.
Government plans to improve leaseholders’ rights (TC)
A briefing paper published by the House of Commons outlines the Government’s plans for leasehold and commonhold reform.