Stamp duty and the looming 31 March deadline has been the running theme this week, as industry figures ask the government to avert a cliff-edge end.
However, the government said there are no plans to extend the holiday, as buyers look for chain-free homes to try to complete before 31 March.
The British Mortgage Awards were also held this week, with the winners list making the most read – and be sure to check out the online ceremony if you missed it.
Also in this week’s biggest stories was a fine for Barclays and the extension of the furlough and self-employed schemes.
Furlough and self-employed grant schemes extended until end of April
FCA fines Barclays £26m for ‘poor treatment of its customers’
Buyers seek ‘no chain’ properties as stamp duty deadline looms – Rightmove
