Law Society survives no-confidence vote over material information rules
The Property Lawyers Action Group unsuccessfully argued that the new TA6 form may 'unnecessarily impose substantially increased criminal and civil liability on solicitors.'
Required Reading: National Trading Standards publishes full guidance on new Material Information rules
Providing prospective buyers or tenants with more up-front information about a property should result in shorter transaction times and fewer fall-throughs.
What ‘material information’ should be legally required on property listings?
"Consumers want more information", says National Trading Standards's Estate and Letting Agency team, as it launches a survey to find out what property agents think should be essential on all portal listings.
Law Society issues advice on transacting during the coronavirus crisis
What to do if a vendor refuses to vacate because they are in isolation, or is a buyer requests for property to be decontaminated?
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One Hyde Park residents win £35mn in building defects case
One Hyde Park Limited has declared a 'decisive victory' as construction firm found liable for remedial works.
Buyer sought for rare freehold resi development opp in Marylebone
Prestigious 27,000 sq ft block offered with consent for eight luxury apartments, including a standout penthouse.
£270mn in sales secured at ‘repositioned’ Mayfair scheme
Charles Leigh's team says Q4's standout performance at 60 Curzon 'sends a strong positive signal' for the wider PCL market.
Buying agency secures sizeable discount on Belgravia townhouse
Super-prime residence near The Berkeley was acquired off-market for just under £14mn, illustrating a wider market trend.
Leading luxury brokerage expands in the Cotswolds
UK Sotheby's International Realty has bolstered its country house expertise with a brace of senior appointments.
In Pictures: North London ‘masterpiece’ with separate cottage seeks £30mn
Exclusive: Listed by DDRE Global, this mansion on Avenue Road is one of the biggest super-prime instructions of the year so far.
US interiors firm debuts in UK with Battersea showhomes
'This collaboration isn’t just about interiors,' says property developer Marie-Julie Gheysens; 'it’s about narrative, artistry and the enduring power of female creativity.'
‘There are signs that price falls are bottoming out’: Two major agencies update Prime Central London forecasts
Cluttons and Strutt & Parker both believe the era of PCL price declines is ending.
Property brokerage signs up seasoned PCL specialist
Veteran agent Robert Lewis has joined Harding Green following stints at John D Wood, JLL and Aylesford.
Revealed: What UK property professionals earn – and how it stacks up globally
UK real estate salaries rise nearly 10%, but remain well behind the US and Middle East.
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Developer secures £5.8mn finance for Cornish hotel-to-resi scheme
Cator Wells handled the transaction, to help fund a boutique luxury project overlooking Glendorgal Bay.