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April 2021

Red Flag! Insolvency firm warns of growing distress in property sector

An insolvency specialist is warning that the real estate sector of the UK is seeing more firms in financial distress despite the soaring housing market. Begbies Traynor’s latest Red Flag report says:  “Despite the booming residential property market, the whole real estate and property sector – a key indicator of… Read More »Red Flag! Insolvency firm warns of growing distress in property sector

Stamp Duty deadline creating ‘frenzy’ over property listings

A major agency is reporting a “frenzy” with branches inundated with enquiries as soon as homes are listed. Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine & Country, says: “Demand is outstripping supply which is creating a frenzy around properties as soon as they hit the market. It is not uncommon for an… Read More »Stamp Duty deadline creating ‘frenzy’ over property listings

Sellers must be “on it” and collate info upfront to help a smooth sale

A leading conveyancing industry chief says the one factor that would help improve the slow house buying process today would be the provision of upfront information. Speaking on BBC Radio 4 Beth Rudolf, director of delivery at the Conveyacing Association, told listeners: “Unless the seller has been really ‘on it’ and… Read More »Sellers must be “on it” and collate info upfront to help a smooth sale