Solicitors’ leaders say members of their industry are suffering mental health problems as a result of the workload to meet the March 31 stamp duty deadline. They are also urging… Read More »Stamp Duty rush causing mental health issues for conveyancers
George Michael’s former north London home has sold for £19 million in a hotly contested private sale on the “grey market”. Sources say there was a lot of interest… Read More »George Michael’s London home:the Highgate house sold for £19 million in hotly contested private sale
A leading property consultancy is suggesting that a possible increase in Capital Gains Tax could end up losing money for the government, instead of increasing it. The claim comes from… Read More »Capital Gains Tax hike may LOSE money, says investment chief
The sales market is currently strong but the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has issued a warning about a slowdown next year when the stamp duty holiday ends. “There is… Read More »Market losing steam as RICS worries about slowdown in 2021
The UK has topped the rankings for the highest property taxes as a percentage of overall taxation in the developed world for the second year running. Just as Chancellor Rishi… Read More »UK’s property taxes highest in world according to official figures
Another day, another house price record as the bull market continues. The latest Halifax index shows prices surging 7.6 per cent to £253,243 in the year to the end of… Read More »House price rises have far out-stripped stamp duty savings
Mortgage brokers across the UK should be on their guard against an alarming new pitfall in the house buying process, which has arisen seemingly due to the Covid pandemic. A… Read More »Couple lose life savings as buyer’s lender withdraws post-contract
A new survey of prime London property shows 21 per cent of homes on sale have had their asking prices cut – sometimes dramatically. Specialist mortgage broker Enness Global looked… Read More »Prime London prices slashed as Brexit and Covid worry buyers
A digital resource hub for estate agents launches a new product today, claiming to shorten transaction times. Sort Move, which has been operating for the past year, claims its new… Read More »Sellers can start conveyancing as soon as they list – claim
Today sees the government’s Spending Review, with Chancellor Rishi Sunak taking centre stage as he presents a 12 month spending plan to MPs. Although traditionally such spending reviews are not opportunities… Read More »Sunak’s Big Day: “Don’t make knee-jerk property tax rises” he’s told
