MPs demand SDLT is scrapped as 1.2m homes become liable (TC)

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is facing calls from Conservative MPs to cut or remove Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). This comes as rising house prices have caused 1.2 million homes to become liable for stamp duty since the start of the pandemic.

A digital future for conveyancing – Property Mark

According to Conveyancing 2030, the discussion paper, there are 200 conveyancers equating to around 40 per cent of the market who want to and can invest in technology leaving a considerable amount unable or not wanting to drive their processes into the future.

The Building Safety Bill becomes law (PIE)

The 262-page act is intended to “create lasting generational change” to the way residential buildings are constructed and maintained in the UK following the 2017 Grenfell Tower disaster, while protecting the rights of leaseholders.