Millions of leaseholders will be given the right to extend their lease by a maximum term of 990 years at zero ground rent, the Housing Secretary Robert  Jenrick has announced. Under… Read More »Rip-Off leasehold charges to be abolished by government

There’s growing optimism that an extension to the stamp duty holiday – thought to be off the agenda just days ago – may now happen because of delays in property… Read More »Stamp Duty Holiday – Do The Right Thing Rishi!

A leading property law expert says agents with international clients in parts of Europe should prepare for additional processes which may be a consequence of Brexit. The UK has been… Read More »Brexit data protection measures may mean more red tape for agents

A mortgage lender says it will now accept ‘no-search indemnity insurance’ for residential purchases in a bid to speed up the current transaction process logjam. Foundation Home Loans – an… Read More »‘No-search indemnity insurance’ now accepted by mortgage lender

The Chancellor has announced new measures to help businesses in the light of the lockdown announced in the past 24 hours. The measures announced so far are: – One-off top-up… Read More »Chancellor announces help for businesses until spring

A trade body has called on House Secretary Robert Jenrick to intervene over the growing problem of delays in councils providing search information to buyers and conveyancers. The Council of… Read More »Sort Out Searches! Government asked to intervene over council delays