23 December 2011 | David Marsden
The Government has this week published a note containing further details of its new 'Build Now, Pay Later' scheme. Click here to read it.
The note provides an overview of what Build Now, Pay Later is,...
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9 December 2011 | Richard John
There could be some further good news for potential homebuyers from an unexpected source.
Following on from the Government’s recent introduction of a new-build indemnity scheme to help purchasers...
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5 December 2011 | Richard John |
There was good and bad news for homebuyers in the Chancellor’s recent Autumn Statement.
The introduction of a new-build indemnity scheme, aimed at increasing the supply of affordable mortgage finance...
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7 November 2011 | Richard John
A Government Bill - the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - that would, amongst other things, make squatting in residential buildings a criminal offence is expected to become law...
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31 October 2011 | Madeleine Wakeley
A group of compulsory purchase experts are campaigning for the government to change the way councils work how compensation is calculated when compulsory purchase orders (CPO) are exercised.
The Compulsory...
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23 June 2011 | Richard John
Back in April, I wrote that the Chancellor had announced the launch of a new FirstBuy loan scheme, designed to help first-time buyers get a foot on the property ladder. Full details of the scheme are here.
Through...
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3 June 2011 | Shimon Shaw
Businesses that are planning capital expenditure in the short to medium term need to be aware of changes to capital allowances for plant and machinery acquired on or after 1 April 2012 (for companies)...
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