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Government publishes further details about its Build Now, Pay Later housebuilding scheme

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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Looking for a mortgage? Why not try your local council

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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The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: good and bad news for homebuyers

5 December 2011 | Richard John | 1 comment

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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Estate agent’s failure to explain “sole agency” term meant it did not get commission for sale introduced by another agent – Great Estates Group v Digby, Court of Appeal

25 November 2011 | Paul Gershlick

GEG was appointed by Digby as its “sole agent” for the sale of Digby’s property: During the sole agency period, Digby received an introduction for a purchaser through another agent, and Digby sold...

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Squatting in residential properties is set to become a criminal offence

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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Estate agents should make sure their agreements cover sale of shares by the vendor rather than just sale of the property or they will not get commission –Estafnous v London & Leeds Business Centres Ltd, Court of Appeal

3 November 2011 | Simon Weinberg

Mr Estafnous (E) and London & Leeds Business Centres (L) had entered into an agreement by which L was to sell a property to a purchase that was introduced to L by E. Under the agreement, L was to pay...

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Compensation changes to compulsory purchase orders

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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Changes to energy performance certificates delayed until April 2012

6 October 2011 | David Marsden

The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has recently announced that it will now implement its proposed changes to the Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England...

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First-time buyer scheme set to be launched in September

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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Capital Allowances Warning

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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