8th April 2019
Essex Property Conference
The annual Essex Property Conference, hosted jointly by Ellisons Solicitors, estate agents and chartered surveyors Fenn Wright and accountants BDO LLP, took place at the JobServe Community Stadium…
30th April 2018
10th Annual Essex Property Conference Highlights ‘Cautious Optimism’ for Region’s Property Market
More than half (54%) of delegates plan to acquire property in the next 12 months A new poll of property owners and professionals undertaken at this year’s annual…
1st June 2017
Ellisons Solicitors secures Law Society’s conveyancing quality mark
ELLISONS has once again secured membership to the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme - the mark of excellence for the home buying process. The firm, with offices in…
8th May 2017
First time buyer incentive!
We are pleased to be able to offer first time buyers a 50 voucher upon completion of their purchase. Further details below, terms and conditions apply. This offer…
Letting Agent Fees
The Department for Communities and Local Government has published a consultation to seek views on its plans to implement a ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants.…
2nd May 2017
Mortgage Rates Hit Record Low
It would appear that the tightening of the government of buy to let, especially, the introduction of the higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax are having an…
22nd March 2017
The trials of Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notorious for causing physical damage to properties. The destructive plant is also strong enough to cause financial damage to properties. You could also be fined…
17th February 2017
Landlord v Tentant: What is a reasonable charge for repairs and improvements?
In the case of Waaler v Hounslow LBC [2017] the Court of Appeal considered the landlord's ability to recover the cost of improvements under the Landlord and Tenant…
20th January 2017
House buyers, watch out for email scams
When you are buying a house, there are some potential dangers that you may not be aware of - such as email scams. In a recent article, the…
16th December 2016
Rights to rent provisions of Immigration Act 2016
Rights to rent provisions of Immigration Act 2016 came into force on 1 December 2016 Background The “right to rent" scheme came into force on 1 February 2016.…