Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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…
Insights
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,…
Insights
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…
Insights
22nd December 2022
“Attention”, and now stand at ease…
For many years our wonderful armed services benefited from the Forces ‘Help to Buy’ scheme. As property prices continued to rise over recent years, even with the scheme,…
19th December 2022
Economic Crime Act – Registration of Overseas Entities
Registration of Overseas Entities (ROE) has been introduced by Part 1 of the Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 (ECTEA 2022) and the Register of Overseas Entities…
Insights
30th November 2022
‘As Safe as Houses’ – Avoiding Property Fraud
Property fraud is a real concern that can sadly affect anyone who owns property. It is something everyone should be vigilant of, and should your property be in…
News
10th November 2022
Bury office team boosted by a quarter as expansion continues
Leading law firm, Ellisons Solicitors, has welcomed a plethora of new team members as it continues to grow its central Bury St Edmunds office. Sam Cook is the…
Insights
10th October 2022
The introduction of reduced rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has recently announced that as of 23 September 2022 there will be a change in the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax payable on a…