The industry is braced for more anti-money laundering compliance processes according to a risk consultancy.LexisNexis Risk Solutions claims its survey shows that nearly four fifths of compliance professionals across the… Read More »Brexit to increase anti-money laundering red tape, agents expect

A company supplying data to conveyancers and other property professionals warns that Japanese Knotweed is a bigger headache than usual this summer. A wet and frosty spring, followed by dry weather and sunshine, has provided it with… Read More »Property solicitor warns of Knotweed derailing house sales

The frenzy of activity in the housing market thanks to the stamp duty holiday shows the need for automated processes to speed sales. That’s the view of property software company… Read More »Stamp Duty frenzy proves need to automate sales process – claim

The Bank of England has played down worries that interest rates may have to rise as a result of growing levels of inflation. The BoE’s monetary policy committee yesterday voted… Read More »Interest rate worries played down by Bank of England

A rush to beat next week’s stamp duty holiday deadline has caused a 200 per cent increase in demand for removal firms, it has been claimed. A survey by an… Read More »Stamp Duty Removals Crisis as buyers try to beat deadline

There’s been a dramatic slump in instructions for online agencies, particularly Purplebricks, according to data produced by one online firm itself. 99Home has drawn up as list of online agencies… Read More »Dramatic slump in instructions for Purplebricks, according to data

The row over whether agents should be allowed to vet people who view properties on the basis of their wealth has taken a new turn Savills in the Republic of… Read More »Vetting Buyers: row escalates over ‘proof of funds’ demand

One in 10 buyers say they will seek to renegotiate on the price of their chosen home if they miss the next stamp duty deadline – and five per cent… Read More »10% of wealthy buyers want discounts if they miss SDLT deadline

The frantic growth in house prices is showing its first sign of slowing down, says Rightmove. In its latest monthly market snapshot, the portal says asking prices rose 0.8 per… Read More »Stamp Duty frenzy shows first sign of slowing – Rightmove