NAEA and ARLA call for next government to regulate agents and introduce other reforms (PIE)
The NAEA and ARLA have produced an election manifesto which manages not to mention Brexit.
More support revealed for Reservation Agreements (EAT)
Buyers and sellers changing their minds lie behind almost a third of fall-throughs – the single biggest reason why transactions collapse, according to a new survey.
Home Logbooks, Property MOTs and agent regulation demanded by NAEA (EAT)
The National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents have issued their manifesto for next month’s General Election – and they want the next government to […]
Active Buyers And Sellers Looking For Increased SDLT Relief (TC)
Over half of home buyers and sellers believe Boris Johnson does not consider the housing sector to be a Governmental priority as he heads out on his campaign to win […]
Conveyancers Should Be Vigilant To Third Party Cloning (TC)
Fraudsters have targeted the Financial Conduct Authority by cloning one of their authorised and approved firms, GE Capital Limited.
Compliance officer conference highlights regulatory burden (LSG)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority briefs law firms’ compliance officers about how to comply with the latest regulations on topics ranging from cybercrime to sexual harassment.
Reservation agreements provider Gazeal announces tie-up with Mortgage Advice Bureau (PIE)
Gazeal, the company offering a system through estate agents which aims to tie buyers and sellers into a transaction after acceptance of an offer, has announced a new partnership with […]
Reservation Agreements may need bigger penalties says Reapit chief (EAT)
Reservation Agreements may require bigger financial penalties than the £500 to £1,000 currently envisaged if they are to work.
Agency bids to help leaseholders faced with short leases (EAT)
A London estate agency is attempting to help leaseholders with short leases who may be finding it hard to raise funds through the value of their properties.
Digital Mortgage Deeds Hit 1,000: Digital Future or Harbinger of Risk? (TC)
At the start of October, the 1,000th digital mortgage deed was registered with HM Land Registry with many heralding the accolade as promoting the property sector’s imminent digital future.
Deaths, break-ups, dodgy neighbours – why buyers pull out of deals (EAT)
Almost inevitably on Halloween, there’s a report today on the horror stories that deter buyers – but it may well be that this throws a light on why so many […]
Capital Gains Tax changes: owners advised to seek financial advice (EAT)
A tax expert is urging owners of second homes, as well as property investors and existing landlords, to seek independent financial advice if they are considering selling their home – […]