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Buyers’ packs would help agents through market frenzy – claim (EAT)

The current housing market frenzy would be easier to deal with if upfront buyers’ packs were available, improving transparency and cutting the chance of fall-throughs.

Rob Hailstone June 16, 2021

Should buyers show ‘proof of funds’ to be allowed to view a home? (EAT)

A traditional problem for agents has been ‘tyre kickers’ who come to view a home out of curiosity with little or no intention of making an offer – or perhaps

Rob Hailstone June 16, 2021

Savills slammed for asking buyers for ‘proof of funds’ before viewings (PIE)

When it comes to selling a property, estate agents often face the frustration of having to deal with time wasters.

Rob Hailstone June 16, 2021

Conveyancers call for another stamp duty holiday extension (PIE)

One of Britain’s biggest conveyancing firms yesterday warned that the government’s failure to extend the stamp duty deadline is creating “panic” across the housing market.

Rob Hailstone June 16, 2021

‘Not digging up that coffin’: Law Commission rules out home information packs (LSG)

The Law Commission is keen to investigate the provision of upfront information if it is asked to look at the home buying process as part of its next programme of

Rob Hailstone June 16, 2021

Homebuyers struggle as sellers add stamp duty saving to the price (PIE)

House prices have reached another record high as the market continues to defy expectations, boosted in part by the stamp duty holiday, but the frenzy has left many would-be buyers

Rob Hailstone June 15, 2021

Speeding sales, stopping fall-throughs: Big new PropTech investment (EAT)

Amro Partners, the Build to Rent and student accommodation operator, has launched a venture capital arm investing in PropTech and FinTech.

Rob Hailstone June 15, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19): useful information for conveyancers (PG80)

Information about pre-existing and new practice of particular relevance in the current circumstances (practice guide 80).

Rob Hailstone June 14, 2021

Evidence of identity: conveyancers (PG67)

This guide explains when evidence of identity is required and how it should be given. It is aimed at conveyancers (practice guide 67).

Rob Hailstone June 14, 2021

Warning: Website misusing the name of F A Legal Limited

The website ‘www.fa-legal.com’ is operating, which falsely claims to be the website for a law firm in London.

Rob Hailstone June 14, 2021

New service will solve ‘no pets’ problems for letting agents (TN)

PetsScore is to launch later this year offering a national pets referencing system and later on specialist insurance to cover for pet damage.

Rob Hailstone June 14, 2021

Stamp duty holiday has pushed the conveyancing industry ‘to its limits’ (PIE)

The legal system faces the biggest conveyancing logjam in a decade as the stamp duty deadline looms, according to Chris Ward, CEO of SDLT Compass.

Rob Hailstone June 14, 2021