The ESTAS conveyancing awards: a key date for your diary this Autumn (IC)
The event which is sponsored by LEAP, the leading practice management software provider, will use the ESTAS awards stage set creating a TV studio atmosphere, giving delegates an informative, educational […]
Stamp Duty: will conveyancers help buyers wanting to pay less? (EAT)
A London estate agency says one of its buyers wants to delay completion until November 1 “just in case stamp duty is changed in October”.
Reservation agreements set to take centre stage: Government announcement expected shortly (PIE)
Reservation agreements are likely to be back in the news on Wednesday when the Government is due to announce the results of a survey of consumers on the specific topic.
PropTech Firm Combat Negative Image of Modern Method of Auction (TC)
LetsBid Property, a company operating the controversial Modern Method of Auction, say they are trying to improve the sector’s image.
New National Shared Ownership Model to Help First time Buyers (TC)
The government has announced plans for a new national model for shared ownership which means that homeowners will be able to increase their share at lower increments.
“Unworkable” government housing tweaks widely criticised by industry (EAT)
There has been a sceptical response by agents and others in the property industry to the government’s latest headline-grabbing tweaks to the housing market.
Persimmon Settle Cardiff Development Mis-Selling Accusations (TC)
A major UK house builder was put under the microscope this weekend, accused of mis-selling leasehold property to their customers.
Government Pledge To Help Lower Income Families Purchase Property (TC)
The Housing Secretary has announced plans to stimulate home ownership amongst lower income households through a number of reformed measures.
‘Thousands’ more to get on property ladder after shared ownership changes (TN)
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick makes first move in job as he bids to help first time buyers onto the property ladder.
Disaster! Top agent tells PM that stamp duty chatter causing “paralysis” (EAT)
A well-respected agent who was president of the NAEA just five years ago has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson asking him to be clear and immediate in his stamp […]
Developer comes under pressure to rescind all its leasehold contracts after out of court deal (PIE)
Persimmon is coming under pressure to scrap all its leasehold contracts with home buyers after reaching an out of court settlement.
Purplebricks hints at introducing No Sale, No Fee, as it looks to ‘evolve’ its pricing (PIE)
The boss of Purplebricks has dropped a large hint that Purplebricks is going to introduce a new pricing model.