The Leasehold and Freehold Act 2024 was snuck through before Parliament was dissolved. It received Royal Assent, so it is legislation. However, we do not have any implementation dates, and will not have them,…
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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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Cut the Jargon When it comes to property law, it’s easy for clients to be intimidated by the language used. What is a freeholder? What is the title? What is the Transfer of Equity?…
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Monday 20 – Friday 24 March 2023 UK property lawyers are taking part in a series of events this week to educate and inform all those involved in the home-moving process. Hart Reade are…
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There has been a big jump in the number of first-time buyers who have registered as unmarried home owners. The data is concerning, albeit understandable. Buying power is near impossible for single earners and…
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As a first-time buyer it is a great feeling hearing the words ‘The sellers have received the funds, the estate agents will now release the keys to you.’ Completion day means your conveyancing transaction…
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Criminals are actively targeting property purchases with the aim of tricking you into transferring them your house deposit and/or the balance of purchase monies to them. These schemes can be highly sophisticated and almost…
Read more Whilst the main part of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) holiday came to an end on 30 June there remains a saving to be had on the standard rates until 30 September 2021.
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As you will be aware the Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday is due to end in part on 30 June 2021. The current holiday means that the threshold for SDLT has been raised to…
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Despite repeated statements confirming that the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Holiday introduced on 8 July 2020 would end on 31 March 2021 as planned; the Chancellor has now extended the deadline to 30…
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