Real leasehold reforms have been slow, but new changes finally mean a win for consumers
Monthly Archives: June 2021
Why now is a good time to haggle your estate agent fee
A few weeks ago we reported that the property market is currently a “sellers market”. With huge demand from buyers but a lack of properties for sale, we look at why now may be a good time for sellers to haggle with their estate agent.
New Homes Quality Board publishes new Code for housebuilders
New build homebuyers may feel let down with the New Homes Quality Board's draft new Code of Practice for housebuilders. We take a look at what is being proposed and encourage homeowners to respond to the four-week public consultation.
Do I have to use my developers solicitor when buying a new build?
When it comes to appointing your new build solicitor, you would expect to be able to shop around to find the best one to work on your behalf. Here we look at why this doesn't always feel possible, how to deal with pressure from your developer and shop around for the best deal.
How do we fix the homebuying and selling process? We want to hear from you
The home buying and selling process – at least in England and Wales – is currently not fit for purpose. The process is too uncertain, takes too long and money is wasted when transactions fail to complete. We look at what can be done to improve the system.
What happens when the stamp duty holiday ends?
With just four weeks left until the stamp duty holiday deadline, time is getting tight for buyers to complete by the June 30th deadline. We look at what lies ahead for stamp duty and what to plan for in the months ahead.