Buying or selling a house or flat can involve substantial amounts of money and important property law issues. Other property transactions, such as buying to let…
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Category: Property Law
ID1 and ID5 Forms – A Quick Guide
HM Land Registry (HMLR) requires ID to be verified when someone involved in a variety of property transactions doesn’t have a lawyer representing them in the…
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TA6 and TA10 forms, what are they and why are they important?
When selling a property, you may be asked to fill out a TA6 (Property and Information Form) and a TA10 (Fittings and Contents Form). In this…
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Tenancy Deposit Protection Schemes – the key facts
Almost all private landlords and letting agents (in England and Wales) who take a deposit under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement are required to protect those…
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Selling your home
Selling your home often heralds a change in your personal circumstances – upsizing to accommodate a growing family or downsizing when children leave home or a…
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Buy-to-let
Purchasing a buy-to-let property could be an effective way to generate income. However, there are some key considerations you should take into account before investing your time and…
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Insurance for builders and tradesman
The building trade presents all sorts of risks. Building sites present significant health and safety risks, with the potential for serious injury or even fatal accidents….
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What is the Renters (Reform) Bill and what does it mean for landlords and tenants?
The government introduced the Renters’ (Reform) Bill to parliament in May 2023. Now that the Bill has been presented to parliament, MPs will have the opportunity…
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Issues to consider when purchasing an HMO or a rental property in a Selective Licensing Area
If you are a buy to let purchaser, then this article is aimed at you, even if you are not intending to use the property as…
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