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Coalition government – how will this affect residential property?

21 May 2010 | Fiona Neilson

Similarities are notable between the Conservative and Liberal Democrat manifestos, which can be used to interpret what impact this Government is likely to have on Property. The first similarity...

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Home Information Packs suspended

20 May 2010 | Richard John

The Government has announced that, from 21 May 2010, it is suspending the requirement for homeowners to provide a Home Information Pack (HIP) when selling their homes. The Government will need to introduce...

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Housing: where do the main political parties stand?

26 April 2010 | Karin Holt

With the general election only a matter of days away, this briefing looks at what the three main political parties have proposed for the housing sector in their recent policy statements and election manifestos....

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Budget 2010 – Stamp Duty changes

16 comments 24 March 2010 | Shimon Shaw

Whilst I am slightly loathe to post a pre-budget rumour this one is sufficiently headline grabbing to warrant some attention. The BBC have reported that Chancellor Alistair Darling is to announce in...

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Home Information Packs – a basic guide for developers

22 February 2010 | Helen Chaproniere

A Home Information Pack or HIP is defined under section 148(2) of the Housing Act 2004 as “a collection of documents relating to the property or the terms on which it is or may become available for sale.” The...

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