Autumn Statement delivers stamp duty reform
In this afternoon’s Autumn Statement, George Osborne delivered a seemingly promising speech, with plans to support home buyers by providing tax cuts for 98% of consumers. As hoped by many within the property industry, new rules will be put in place by the government whereby stamp duty will only be incurred on only the fraction […]
Autumn Statement: Headache for homeowners despite progressive Stamp Duty Land Tax
Introduction of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a fair move but some homeowners in London and the South East will suffer, says Stephen Hemmings, director at Menzies LLP: "From tomorrow, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential property will be charged at a progressive rate. This is more equitable than the previous system where […]
OneSearch Direct searches offer the Homebuyer Conveyancing panel peace of mind
OneSearch Direct, the largest local authority data search company in the UK, has announced it is now supplying its Local Authority, Drainage and Water searches to We Help You Too Ltd, which manages the Homebuyer Conveyancing panel. “Homebuyer Conveyancing is made up of a panel of quality licensed conveyancers and solicitors that cover the counties […]
Acquisition of STL Group plc by InfoTrack Ltd
STL Group plc was acquired by InfoTrack Ltd on 28th November 2014. Established for over 40 years, STL Group plc is the largest independent search provider in the UK, providing residential and commercial conveyancing searches, company searches, anti-money laundering solutions, EPCs and conveyancing indemnity policies. InfoTrack is Australia’s market-leading and fastest growing legal information provider. […]