Homeowners will be able to use fast-track planning process to add two storeys to their property. New laws laid in Parliament yesterday will deliver much-needed new homes and revitalise town…
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Widespread relief that SDLT change has not been delayed until the autumn
Fabulous news yesterday that the SDLT announcements went further than we had expected. With an immediate increase in the tax free band to £500,000 for a fixed period until the…
Tenant fee ban for pre-June 2019 tenancies goes live today
The tenant fee ban is extended to all tenancies from today. Tenant fees were banned on any tenancies made from June 1 2019 after the Tenant Fees Act became law…
Wet signature’ still required for mortgage deeds despite Land registry relaxations
At the beginning of May, with Covid restrictions in full swing, Land Registry made changes to the ‘Mercury’ signing rules for documents and deeds. The ‘Mercury’ approach facilitates virtual signings…
First-time buyers expecting price drops may be disappointed – Rightmove
First-time buyers have quickly returned to the property market but they may find that any hopes of the pandemic pushing prices down are dashed, Rightmove claims. The portal said the…
Enquiries soar as property market reopens but safety fears remain
A flurry of agency activity was reported yesterday as the property market was officially reopened but some firms are remaining cautious when it comes to viewings and protecting staff. The…
Government urged to safely bring property market out of lockdown
The nation is awaiting Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan for easing lockdown – due to be released toward the end of this week – but industry leaders have presented their…
Land Registry announces changes to ease Covid-crisis conveyancing
HM Land Registry has announced two important changes to registration requirements. The first concerns evidence or confirmation of identity that must be provided when an application is made for registration…
Construction sites to reopen today as builders seek to meet buyer demand
It may be a tough time for estate agents to get sales through to completion at the moment but there are efforts to at least getting Britain building again during…
Wolverhampton Bike Shed
Wolverhampton Bike Shed takes donated bikes of all ages and tries to return them to serviceable condition. The bikes are then offered to the public for a donation to Bike…
