First-time buyers who accidentally paid stamp duty can apply for refunds, say HMRC
First-time buyers who have accidentally paid stamp duty on property purchases completed since last week’s Budget will be able to claim refunds, HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed.
Government urged to end ‘fleecehold’ abuse (PIE)
MPs are calling for an end to “leasehold-like terms” being foisted on owners of freehold new-build homes in a practice dubbed ‘fleecehold.’
Four property redress schemes look set to be replaced by single housing ombudsman (PIE)
The Government is to look at the possibility of having just one housing ombudsman in future, operating across both private and social sectors.