Residential Conveyancing
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News & Insights
Hedge and ditch rule – where do we draw the line?
Ascertaining boundaries between properties and land is not always easy and can create arguments between neighbours, sometimes over just a...
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Buying a listed building: essential FAQs and expert conveyancing tips
Owning a listed building, such as the iconic Battersea Power Station or Britain’s first-ever tower block, The Lawn in Harlow, Essex...
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Understanding riparian rights and responsibilities: what every prop...
Owning a property with a stream running through the garden or a picturesque river view is a dream for many. Imagine sipping a cool drink ...
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Where is the love when it comes to property transactions?
As residential property solicitors, one of the most frequently asked questions we get asked is “why do property transactions take so long...
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Unlocking the Mystery: What does a Share of Freehold mean?
When it comes to property ownership, the term “share of freehold” is often mentioned, evoking curiosity and confusion among p...
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Mastering Home Conveyancing – A Comprehensive Guide to Smooth...
Embarking on the journey of buying or selling a home can be both exhilarating and daunting. Amidst the excitement of finding the perfect ...
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A Changing Landscape for Sellers and Estate Agents
The information which sellers and estate agents are required to provide to buyers has changed and with it, so has the conveyancing landsc...
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Should you Sign a Reservation Agreement and Pay a Reservation Deposit?
Far more frequently than you may expect, we receive details of a new conveyancing transaction where it transpires a ‘reservation deposit’...
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The Environment Bill
For many years now, an Environment Bill has been awaited from the Government, considering the ever-increasing concerns about matters such...
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Double Partner Promotion at Morrisons
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Lily Mclean and Laura Hooke to the Partnership, effective from 1st May 2021. Lily Mclean jo...
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What are the “grounds” of a property for Stamp Duty Lan...
On 18th March 2021, the Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) released its decision in the appeals of Hyman, Pensfold and Goodfellow ...
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March Budget sees extension to Stamp Duty Holiday
March Budget sees extension to Stamp Duty Holiday The end of the current “stamp duty holiday” (as covered in our blog of 9 July) has been...
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Better than Black Friday? Good news for first time buyers
Prospective first time buyers, were delighted with the announcement in the recent budget that the Chancellor was introducing a relief fro...
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Surveys – one size fits all or is bespoke best?
This is a great blog from Right Surveyors – the national group of surveying specialists. We work with local surveyors on property transac...
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Right to Rent Part 2
As discussed in our previous blog the new Immigration Act 2014 brings in new requirements for landlords and their agents to check the imm...
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News & Insights
Right to Rent: Part 1
The Immigration Act 2014 comes into force on 1st February and this is big news for landlords as this requires both landlords and their ag...