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NEWS ARCHIVES
Interest rates still likely to be cut despite surging wages, says Bank of England Governor
Private-sector pay excluding bonuses rose by 6.2% compared with the same period a year earlier, while CPI measure of inflation rose to 3% in January, the Office for National Statistics reported
Property buyers lose request to appeal £20k bill after using tax avoidance scheme
The decision to strike out the appeal has ramifications for other outstanding appeals against HMRC related to demands for unpaid stamp duty gained through an aggressive tax avoidance scheme
If I could turn back time
Why, with all the technology we have today, does it take so long to buy a house?
Comings & Goings
Snippets of industry news: APW Property appoints area manager; Savills director lands new role; The FirstPort Group names HR director
First-time buyers race to beat stamp duty deadline
The reduction in tax reliefs from April will see more home buyers paying stamp duty
Ribbon cut as estate agency opens new branch
The estate agency has officially opened its latest office as it expands into a new region
‘Try before you buy’ trend growing in popularity, says agency
The ‘rent-to-buy’ structure offers flexibility and typically appeals to UHNW and HNW buyers
Property auction market makes ‘subdued’ start to the year
While the residential sector faced some challenges with a slight decline in lots sold, demand persists for well-priced properties
New guidance for resolving leasehold disputes amid spike in complaints
A total of £148,172 was awarded to consumers for disputes regarding leasehold, block and estate management last year