More lenders embrace search Insurance
The fast approaching end of the SDLT holiday in March means that residential property lawyers are under even more pressure to complete purchases quickly. They will be pleased to hear that major lenders Skipton Building Society and NatWest will now accept Search Insurance in place of Local Authority Searches. NatWest will temporarily accept Search Insurance […]
SDLT debate will happen….on Monday
There may be a welcome sigh of relief from those in the housing market as a date has now been set for the SDLT petition to be heard. It’s on Monday 1 February 2021 at 4.30pm. Elliot Colburn, member of the Petitions Committee, will lead the session. Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP, Financial Secretary to […]
Women in Residential Property Christmas event raises over £1,000 for the charity, Ella’s
The Women in Residential Property network (WIRP) which aims to encourage collaboration and understanding between women working across the residential property industry raised over £1,000 for the charity, Ella’s at their last event of 2020. Commenting, Emma Vigus, Chair of WIRP: “We’ve been supporting Ella’s for the last 18 months. It’s a small charity […]
CLS Property Insight introduces Savendale, Powered by CLS PI
CLS Property Insight (CLS PI) announces a new partnership with Savendale Insurance Services – an established company with unrivalled industry experience and expertise that will bring a focused series of offerings to private client solicitors in Scotland. CLS PI has become a market-leading provider of Executry and Guardianship Bonds by listening to the industry and […]
Housing developer incentivises buyers with SDLT extension
A housing developer is offering buyers a chance to save by extending the Government’s Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday. With SDLT holiday due to end on 31st March 2021, Galliard Homes has decided to extend the SDLT holiday, that was introduced by the Government in July last year, on selected developments – meaning buyers […]
