29 December 2009
Change to the temporary rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax: The temporary rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax will be removed on 31st December 2009. This will result in the starting band for Stamp Duty returning......
16 September 2009
At last, a new industry standards board launched to protect the home buyer and home seller. Here are details of the Property Standards Board launched 16th September 2009
A property industry......
18 May 2009
Channel 4 News has uncovered evidence that in some cases, up to £100 is being added to the fee for a HIP (Home Information Pack) due to clandestine arrangements between estate agents and HIP......
12 May 2009
Good news on the housing market from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
New Buyer Enquiries have risen to the highest figure for nearly a decade, according to the Royal Institution of......
18 March 2009
From the 6th April 2009 anyone selling their home in England, Wales or Northern Ireland must complete a Property Information Questionnaire (PIQ). Scotland has its own version of the PIQ,......
10 March 2009
From 6th April 2009 ALL properties need to have a Home Information Pack or HIP available from the first day on which they are marketed. From 6th April, vendors will also have to provide a......
01 October 2008
All landlords must now display an Energy Performance Certificate to new tenants showing the energy efficiency of their rented property. The EPC must be shown free of charge to potential......