Property
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In recent months, there has been a growing interest in the way businesses are using a particular type of insolvency prevention procedure – known as a Company Voluntary Agreement –...
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According to the Lloyds Bank Group, there were 170,000 homemovers in the first half of 2018, down by 1% compared with the same period last year and down by 16%...
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Claims for incorrectly handled property rental deposits are soaring and landlords should be alert to the danger and ensure they or their agents are complying with the legal requirements, if...
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All landlords have to fulfil certain legal obligations if they’re to lease their property. Some of the most important legal requirements are those that cover basic safety practices and equipment....
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The Government has announced plans to tackle unfair leaseholder arrangements on new build properties, but in the meantime, as the Spring housing market gets into full swing, it’s worth understanding...
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The current code was issued by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2007 and provides a framework for creating a fairer balance between landlords and tenants and flexibility...
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Many of you may have missed the latest conveyancing scam reported in The Telegraph this weekend, where it was reported that a victim was left feeling “utterly alone” following the theft...
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A quick guide to the legalities If a landlord rents a property directly to a tenant and they decide they wish to let out part or all of the property...
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Consultation on proposals to tackle crime and poor performance in the waste sector & introduce a new fixed penalty for the waste duty of care. The government is looking to...
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When we are advising clients on their purchase of a French property, we often make reference to the conveyancing process for buying and selling houses in England. Most people will...
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Philip Hammond MP announced yesterday in his Budget a change to Stamp Duty Regulations which will see first time buyers not paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (“SDLT”) on purchases of...
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Our previous blogs this World Alzheimer’s Month have covered why you should consider putting a Property & Financial Affairs Lasting Power of Attorney (‘LPA’) in place; but what if you...
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