Property
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New legislation has come in to force that will affect all landlords, whether they are private or social. What is it? The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 is...
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Do the MEES Regulations apply to your commercial premises? The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/962) (MEES Regulations) apply to commercial properties which are...
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First-time buyers who bought a shared ownership property in the last twelve months should check if they are due a refund on any stamp duty paid. That’s because when Chancellor...
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Government Help to Buy Changes will reduce number of eligible applicants by over one third from 2021
Changes announced in the most recent Budget will mean that over a third of homebuyers, who used a Government Help to Buy Equity Loan to buy a new home in...
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The latest Halifax First-Time Buyer Review revealed that the increase is more than double the 10% rise for all buyer types, and across Britain the average price of first-time buyer...
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In recent months, there has been a growing interest in the way businesses are using a particular type of insolvency prevention procedure – known as a Company Voluntary Agreement –...
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According to the Lloyds Bank Group, there were 170,000 homemovers in the first half of 2018, down by 1% compared with the same period last year and down by 16%...
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Claims for incorrectly handled property rental deposits are soaring and landlords should be alert to the danger and ensure they or their agents are complying with the legal requirements, if...
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All landlords have to fulfil certain legal obligations if they’re to lease their property. Some of the most important legal requirements are those that cover basic safety practices and equipment....
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The Government has announced plans to tackle unfair leaseholder arrangements on new build properties, but in the meantime, as the Spring housing market gets into full swing, it’s worth understanding...
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The current code was issued by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in 2007 and provides a framework for creating a fairer balance between landlords and tenants and flexibility...
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Many of you may have missed the latest conveyancing scam reported in The Telegraph this weekend, where it was reported that a victim was left feeling “utterly alone” following the theft...
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