11th March 2021
The death of a relative, friend or business colleague is invariably a difficult time emotionally. Sadly it is also a time when disputes can arise as to how the deceased’s estate is to be distributed, even if the deceased made a Will. These are called probate or estate disputes. The financial and emotional cost of… Read more »
14th August 2020
The changes introduced by the Act have been unsettling for many landlords who were in the middle of an eviction process so they could move into their property, renovate their premises or sell it etc. Needless to say, it gave rise to a lot of uncertainty for tenants also. However, we hope that the uncertainty… Read more »
2nd July 2020
This may sound ridiculous, but it is possible. As we all know, there are fraudsters out there trying to trick us into divulging our personal details, stealing our identities and then helping themselves to our hard-earned cash and property. Those of us lucky enough to own properties mortgage free, particularly a buy-to-let or holiday home,… Read more »
24th June 2020
The shared ownership scheme provides access to the property market for low-income and first time buyers. Under the scheme you are able to purchase a ‘share’ of the property, allowing you to purchase a home with a smaller deposit and borrowing. Usually, you have the option to purchase additional shares in the property, typically up… Read more »
5th May 2020
The global pandemic, Covid-19 has resulted in the Coronavirus Act (“the Act”) being introduced on the 26th March 2020, which focuses on the changes affecting us, whether it is companies or individuals. In this article, we aim to highlight a few changes in the English law being introduced by the Act. 1) Courts The courts… Read more »
30th September 2019
Getting onto the property ladder for first time buyers can be a daunting task. From saving a large deposit to finding a new home and then having to deal with estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors are a few of the challenges that need to be overcome. The good news however, is that there are… Read more »
5th June 2019
For most people, buying a new build property is a dream come true. Whether you’re a first time buyer, or you’re upsizing for more space, downsizing for something easier to manage or buying as an investment, you’ll want to make sure the purchase goes as smoothly as possible. Check out our 10 top tips from… Read more »
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