Recent work - Residential Property

Sale of house with vacant possession and annex subject to tenancy

Acted in the sale of a large Cotswold freehold residence. The main house was sold with vacant possession but the property included an annexe that was being sold subject to an existing tenancy. The buyers owned a number of properties and needed to complete prior to the change to the stamp duty (SDLT) regime for second properties.

Purchase of new build house with aid of government Help to Buy ISA bonus

Acted for a couple in the purchase of their first home which was a new build and included applying for a bonus available to certain first time buyers under the government’s Help to Buy ISA scheme.

Purchase of leasehold flat in London including lease extension

Acted in the purchase of a high value flat in London with a complex title requiring a lease extension and other detailed landlord requirements. A speedy exchange of contracts was necessary.