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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There are two ways in which property can be jointly owned – as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common. Joint Tenants If you hold the property as Joint Tenants this means that you each…
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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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Animal lovers rejoiced this month with the Renters (Reform) Bill. For thousands of people, having to contend with high rents and scant accommodation, add having a pet to the mix and you are hardly…
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Thinking about dodging inheritance tax duties by making gifts to your children? Watch out! Families have been stung by an HMRC ‘raid’ over the past five years which has hauled in an eye-watering total…
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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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