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Stamp duty reform at heart of NAEA’s ideas for next month’s Budget (EAT)

Stamp duty reform lies at the heart of the submission by the National Association of Estate Agents ahead of next month’s Budget on November 22.

Rob Hailstone October 10, 2017

Online conveyancer claims blockchain-backed transaction first (LF)

An internet conveyancing platform last week completed what it claimed was the first property to be digitally exchanged online and moved instantly to a live blockchain.

Rob Hailstone October 10, 2017

Prominent Tory wants stamp duty switched from buyers to sellers (EAT)

Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest to throw his weight behind switching the burden of stamp duty from the buyer to the seller.Conservative MP John Stevenson is the latest

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Welsh Stamp Duty Changes announced (TC)

Stamp Duty changes for those set to buy a home in Wales have recently been announced.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Searches as disbursements: What next for the industry? (TC)

A conveyancers fee is applied in respect of the work the conveyancing lawyer undertakes in analysing all the data that is obtained on behalf of the client and for providing

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Consumer group says leasehold reform needs to go further (TC)

A consumer group for homeowners has taken a strong stance on the Government’s leasehold consultation.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Let the market – not the SRA – force price transparency (LSG)

The SRA wants everyone to join in and is planning to make it compulsory – killing the innovation it seeks to engender.

Rob Hailstone October 9, 2017

Japanese knotweed invades garden from property next door

A business couple are suing a pensioner who sold them a luxury seaside house over claims she let Japanese knotweed invade their garden from her land next door.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2017

Prime Minister pledges £2bn for affordable housing (TC)

The Prime Minister has announced that a further £2 billion will be invested in affordable housing.

Rob Hailstone October 6, 2017

Next property crash ‘could be triggered by great sell-off rush of landlord properties’, warning (PIE)

Tax relief changes coupled with rent controls could trigger the next property crash.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

Prime Minister unveils £2bn extra funding for new generation of council houses (PIE)

Theresa May has vowed to “get Government back in the business of building houses” after making an additional £2bn available to build affordable housing.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017

HM Land Registry wins government counter fraud award (IC)

The annual Government Counter Fraud Awards recognise exceptional achievement and innovation in fighting fraud in the public sector.

Rob Hailstone October 5, 2017