Rules preventing landlords from evicting commercial tenants affected by Covid-19 will be extended until the end of September, it has been revealed.
Stamp duty: Government relaxing three-year rule for reclaiming surcharge
The Government is relaxing the three-year rule for reclaiming the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge for exceptional circumstances where a property could not be sold during the three-year time limit because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Commercial property: Government outlines plans for code of practice on rental payments
The Government has outlined plans for a code of practice to support the high street during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Retail sector calls for the Government to introduce a ‘rent relief’ scheme
Some experts in the retail sector are urging the Government to introduce a ‘rent relief’ scheme to help businesses cope with the impact of COVID-19.
Property – UK house prices fall by 0.6 per cent
Average property prices in the UK fell by 0.6 per cent between March and April as the coronavirus pandemic has had a significant effect on the sector, according to the latest figures from Halifax’s House Price Index.