Insights
9th February 2022
What every first time seller needs to know
I’ve accepted an offer on my house – what’s the next step? You need to instruct a trusted solicitor who will deal with the legalities of the sale…
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11th November 2021
Buying a second home
There are many reasons why you may want to buy a second home and before you commit to purchasing a second home it's important to know the most…
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9th September 2021
Buying a leasehold property
Following the Grenfell Tower fire and the independent review of the building regulations and fire safety, if you're buying a flat, now or in the future, there are…
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24th August 2021
Fire safety issues to consider when buying an apartment
We have written several articles recently surrounding building safety, and how those who find themselves caught in the middle of the issues might handle it. However, thought should…
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25th March 2021
End of the stamp duty land tax holiday
Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently announced an extension of the stamp duty holiday, which will now end on the 30th June 2021. If you're in the process of buying…
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22nd February 2021
Some breathing space for tenants with rent arrears
As of 4 May 2021, individuals who have unsustainable debts can apply for a breathing space moratorium from an approved debt advice provider, under the new Debt Respite…
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14th January 2021
Advice for House Hunters
Residential Property Associate Solicitor, Claire Turner, discusses the process of purchasing a new property and the challenges the pandemic currently has on the housing market: Talk us through…
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3rd November 2020
Commercial Rent Recovery – What about a civil claim?
With the restrictions on landlords for rent recovery being extended recently once again, it is unsurprising that scepticism is beginning to bubble over whether the restrictions will be…
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30th September 2020
A New Model of Shared Ownership – What are the changes?
The Government has recently announced New Model Shared Ownership. There is a lot of detail still awaited, but what do we know so far, and how does it…
22nd July 2020
Independent witness
In certain circumstances, a signature to a deed must be attested by a witness and we often get asked “why?” and “who can be the witness?”. There are…