The First-tier Tax Tribunal rules against HMRC stamp duty charge on farmland transaction
The First-tier Tax Tribunal has ruled that the purchase of a barn conversion and its surrounding land should have been charged 5% stamp duty land tax.
Execution of deeds (PG8)
Advice on the execution of deeds that are to be submitted to HM Land Registry (practice guide 8).
Overseas entities (PG78)
Guidance for conveyancers on overseas entities (practice guide 78).
Electronic signatures accepted by HM Land Registry (PG82)
Information about the types of electronic signature accepted by HM Land Registry (practice guide 82).
Register of Overseas Entities
Overseas entities who want to buy, sell or transfer property or land in the UK, must register with Companies House and tell us who their registrable beneficial owners or managing […]
Conveyancing firm calls for more first-time buyer support as activity declines
Fewer first-time buyers got on the property ladder last year but there was an increase in people buying for business purposes, a regional conveyancing firm claims.
Government review proposes minimum EPC rating for home sales
Agents have expressed disappointment at the lack of support for homeowners and landlords to make their homes more energy efficient.
Falling longer-term interest rates could lead to cheaper mortgages
Falling longer-term interest rates could lead to cheaper mortgages and improve the affordability position of potential buyers – especially if wages rise.
Lack of mortgage affordability at near all-time high for FTBs: Nationwide
The rise in the cost of servicing mortgages relative to take home pay is the greatest contributor to a lack of affordability for first-time buyers, according to Nationwide.
Warning: Emails misusing the name of Slaughter and May
Emails have been sent to members of the public claiming to be from Slaughter and May in relation to an overdue invoice.
Warning: Correspondence misusing the name of Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP
Correspondence has been received falsely claiming to be from an employee of Reynolds Porter Chamberlain LLP.
Warning: Emails sent claiming to be from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) using ‘@mysra.uk’
Emails have been sent from the email domain name ‘@mysra.uk’ claiming to be from employees of the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).