Housing White Paper must be implemented, says FMB
The only way we will increase the number of new homes we are building is if Ministers act now to implement measures in the Government’s Housing White Paper aimed at removing barriers to small house builders, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Responding to a report published today by the Local Government Association […]
Gifted deposits fall for both first-time buyers and investors
New research has revealed the number of first-time buyers and investors using gifted deposits has fallen by almost 5% and 3% respectively, in the last two years.
Government plans to improve leaseholders’ rights
A briefing paper published by the House of Commons last week outlines the Government’s plans for leasehold and commonhold reform.
Court ruling creates land contamination risk uncertainty for property and land transactions
Following a controversial decision by the Court of Appeal with a land contamination case, Landmark Information believes there will be greater uncertainty for both current and prospective land and property owners and purchasers, and detailed due diligence is a priority, particularly for those conducting a new transaction. The Court of Appeal ruled that a Local […]
Home buying process to change “beyond recognition in the coming years”
New data has indicated that the majority of home buyers in the UK are using online methods to research property.