Money Laundering Checks – Why do you ask so many questions?
As a result of a huge volume of property transactions in the UK every day vast sums of money are being transferred and this means the property industry can be a target for money…
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What is Fraudulent Calumny?
Contesting the Will of a loved one can be a complex and emotionally difficult process. This is especially true when there are suspicions of undue influence or manipulation. Among the various legal grounds for…
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Leasehold Ownership – Take it or Lease it
What is a leasehold property? If you buy a property that is leasehold you own the property (you are the leaseholder) but you do not own the building or the land it is built…
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Conveyancing Myth Busters No. 3
“Searches cost a lot of money! Do I really need them?” If you are purchasing a property with the assistance of a mortgage in most cases lenders will require certain property searches to be…
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SFE now Lifetime Lawyers
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) has changed its name to The Association of Lifetime Lawyers. The change comes as a rebrand to include solicitors who specialise in legal advice for the elderly and legal…
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Conveyancing Myth Busters No.2
“Stamp Duty Land Tax has to be paid by everyone” Stamp Duty Land Tax (often referred to as SDLT) is a property tax imposed by the Government that is payable when property is purchased. …
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Conveyancing Myth Busters No. 1
“It all takes too long!!” The fact that solicitors can send letters and documents by e-mail helps transactions to be undertaken faster than they have ever been. The advent of the internet has undoubtedly…
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10 Top Tips for Selling your Property
One of the most common complaints about the conveyancing process is the time it takes to complete a sale and/or purchase. I am often asked if there is anything that can be done to…
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Delays eased at probate registry
Delays at the probate registry will hopefully be eased with the installation of a new management team. The average wait for grant of probate is currently 12 weeks. Mike Freer MP answered a number…
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Types of Protection Orders
Non-Molestation Orders Non-Molestation Orders are made under the Family Law Act 1996. These are an Order prohibiting a person from molesting another person. It is a criminal offence if a Non-Molestation Order is breached…
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