Manorial Rights: What affect do they have on my property?
Manorial rights were formally an ‘overriding interest’ in land until the law in this area was changed by the Land...
View ArticleCommercial property guardianship: is the agreement a licence or a tenancy?
In a recent case (Camelot Property Management Ltd and another v Roynon), the court was asked to consider whether an...
View ArticleStamp Duty Land Tax and additional property
Following a Government Budget announcement in November 2015, a higher rate of stamp duty became payable on additional property purchases...
View ArticleChanges to Inheritance Tax Rules Encourage Charitable Giving
Changes to Inheritance Tax Rules Encourage Charitable Giving In 2012 new Inheritance Tax rules were introduced to encourage charitable giving...
View ArticleProposals to Ban New Build Leasehold Houses
The Communities Secretary, announced in July they were beginning an eight week consultation on plans to ban the sale of leasehold houses...
View ArticleThe impact of the interest rate increase on the conveyancing sector
The Bank of England have recently announced an increase in the interest base rate from 0.25% to 0.50%. This is...
View ArticleGreat news for first time buyers!
Great news for first time buyers! As from 22 November 2017, most first-time buyers are able to purchase a property...
View ArticleProfessional Consultants Certificate – Clarity for purchasers of new build...
The majority of new build properties are likely to have the benefit of an NHBC warranty and purchasers are generally...
View ArticleHow do I reclaim my additional higher rate Stamp Duty?
If you own one or more properties anywhere in the world, you will be liable for the additional higher rate...
View ArticleIs a Break Notice Served by an Unregistered Assignee Valid?
A lease granted for a term of 7 years or more will be compulsorily registrable at the Land Registry. A...
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