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Developers asked to tell the Government what regulatory burdens they want removed

19 January 2012 | David Marsden

In the latest instalment of the Government’s ‘red-tape challenge’ (further details are here), developers have been asked to suggest which regulations in the housing and construction sector should...

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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

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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Localism Bill set to receive Royal Assent

14 November 2011 | David Marsden

The Localism Bill is set to receive Royal Assent very shortly after the House of Commons accepted all the amendments made to it by the House of Lords. The Bill, which was introduced to Parliament in...

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Cornwall to trial a new shared equity scheme for first-time buyers

11 October 2011 | Richard John

Getting more first-time buyers onto the property ladder is something that this (and the previous) Government have been trying to do for the past few years. The Coalition Government’s new FirstBuy Scheme...

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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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OFT consults on draft guidance for estate agents and property developers

26 September 2011 | Richard John

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has recently launched a consultation on draft guidance to estate agents and property developers, which aims to help businesses that handle purchases and sales of property...

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Lease breaks – giving vacant possession

14 July 2011 | Stephen Carew

Background Any conditions attached to a lease break clause must have been satisfied before one can successfully break a lease. As seen in various cases, such conditions will be strictly construed. NYK...

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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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Public land to be released to housebuilders

17 June 2011 | David Marsden

On 8 June 2011, Housing Minister Grant Shapps announced that the Government would release enough public land to build up to 100,000 new homes by 2015. Mr Shapps said that by Autumn 2011, every Government...

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