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Sep 27, 2012
NewBuy scheme
One of the biggest difficulties in buying a house is raising the deposit. In an effort to assist the Government has introduced a new scheme ... read more
May 24, 2010
Home Information Pack Suspended
The Government has announced the suspension of Home Information Packs with immediate effect from 21 May 2010. Homes marketed for sale on or after 21 ... read more
Jan 28, 2013
High Speed Rail Network
High Speed Rail Network Details of the next phase of the £32bn High Speed 2 (HS2) high-speed rail network have been unveiled by the government ... read more
Apr 13, 2010
First-time buyers to get stamp duty holiday
A two year holiday period from Stamp Duty Land Tax has been introduced for first-time property buyers, in an attempt to boost the flagging housing ... read more
Apr 13, 2010
Stamp duty increase for most valuable properties
From April 2011, anyone purchasing a new property that costs over £1,000,000 will face an additional cost of at least £10,000 following Alistair Darling’s 1 ... read more
Mar 18, 2010
Mansfield Housing project recieved Government Kickstart
Housing Minister John Healey has today announced £83 million to get building over 5,700 new and affordable homes stalled by the recession back on track, ... read more
Mar 16, 2010
Home improvements - Keep that paperwork safe!
One of the most common causes for delay or problems arising during the conveyancing process is the lack of the approporiate documentation to certify that ... read more
Dec 18, 2009
OFT Publishes research as part of home buying market study
The OFT has today published four research reports undertaken as part of its market study into home buying and selling. These comprise a survey of ... read more
Aug 16, 2009
What to Consider when Buying an Apartment
Buying an apartment or maisonette is slightly different to purchasing a house, and there are a number of issues that you should consider during the ... read more
Aug 16, 2009
New Developments and Sales Incentives – Handle with Care
The sales techniques employed by builders' sales offices are particularly sophisticated, and inexperienced buyers should take independent advice before signing any sales documents, according to ... read more
Nov 26, 2008
Pre-budget report includes support for home-owners in financial difficulty
In yesterday’s pre-budget report, the government announced the provision of additional support to help people and households in financial difficulty through: a commitment for the coming ... read more
Oct 15, 2008
OFT Calls for regulation of sale & rent-back
The Office of Fair trading, has today published a report calling for statutory regulation of the sale and rent back sector with better protection for ... read more
Sep 02, 2008
£1 billion housing package
A £1 billion housing package was announced by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears to help first time buyers struggling to get onto the housing ladder, support ... read more

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