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Residential Property

Insights

5th March 2024

The devil is in the detail – buying a property with your cohabitant

Joint property ownership If you buy, inherit or become a trustee of a property with someone else you must decide which type of joint ownership you want and…

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9th February 2024

Leasehold Updates

Sales and purchases of leasehold properties are increasingly more time consuming. Below are some recent updates which could be useful for anybody looking to sell a leasehold property…

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14th December 2023

Adverse Possession

The concept of adverse possession (sometimes referred to as squatter rights) makes it possible to acquire legal title to a property, despite not purchasing or having it formally…

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12th December 2023

Navigating moving house at Christmas

Moving house during the festive season can be both exciting and challenging. Amidst the holiday cheer, there will be important legal considerations to ensure that you have your…

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30th November 2023

Property Listing Updates – National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team

The National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) are implementing new requirements for material information to be included in property listings. Part A came into place…

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4th August 2023

The UK’s only known Roman Circus

Colchester holds a fascinating historical secret buried beneath its modern streets. The UK's only known Roman circus, an archaeological marvel dating back to the 2nd century AD, has…

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1st August 2023

An insight into the current economic climate when purchasing your first home

It's fascinating to reflect on the changes in the UK housing market over the past 15 years. Indeed, purchasing a home in the 1990s was a vastly different…

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13th February 2023

Adverse Possession and Absolute or Possessory Title

I think I own a parcel of land but it is not showing on my Deeds/Registered Title. What can I do? If you think you own a parcel…

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6th February 2023

Voluntary First Registration

How do I know if my property is registered or unregistered? If your property is registered, it will be given a Land Registry Title Number. Usually two letters,…

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2nd February 2023

Buying and selling garden land

It is becoming more and more common that small parcels of land such as back gardens are being sold for development. Such parcels are attractive to developers looking…

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