You can end your divorce at the click of a button but how will you deal with arrangements for the children, for resolving the matrimonial finances or for resolving any other issues which you simply cannot resolve using the internet. It is estimated that...
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After years of price rises fuelling the southern property market, the introduction of new lending rules combined with more attractive northern propositions are due to turn the North-South divide upside down. A new forecast shows, homes in the north are...
Many clients feel as though they are confronted with hidden fees they were not expecting, a recent nationally representative report has found. British home buyers spend an average of £8,113.00 in unexpected fees, in addition to their deposit. The...
A recent High Court case illustrates the dangers of buying “off plan” and these are dangers that all buyers need to be warned about. The case involved a proposed redevelopment of a hotel in Birkenhead into 62 flats. The flats were...
In partnership with the Land Registry we are making our clients aware of the risks of property fraud. The Land Registry has identified certain categories of owners who may be more susceptible to fraud such as: Elderly owners who are in hospital or who...
From 6 December 2018, the transparency rules mean solicitors must display prices and service information. Price information must be presented in a clear and easy to understand format. Solicitors must also: Provide a total cost, if this is not possible...
Are you confused or concerned of your own status or the status of your workers in the light of all the fuss around the Uber drivers or the Pimlico plumbers who came before the Supreme Court for a decision? The Supreme Court made a number of decisions in...
Changes to SDLT - Main Residence Relief for properties sold prior to replacement. The legislation ensuring that the surcharged rate of SDLT is not chargeable where a purchaser makes a qualifying replacement of a main residence, is changing from 26...
When two people decide to cohabit, it is often an exciting, happy time – and chances are you don’t want to think about what might go wrong. You should however consider that even where your partner will not be an owner of the property there can...
A minor disagreement between neighbours can quickly and easily escalate into a full scale dispute sometimes involving Solicitors’ letters and threats of expensive Court action. The cost of protecting your right to land in Court can be prohibitive and...
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