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: Residential Property Law
Subsidence
What is subsidence? Subsidence is one of the most serious issues for homeowners as its consequences can put at risk the safety of your home and…
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The new Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales – and how much you should be paying
The Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has been active since 1 April 2018 and replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales. Just like the SDLT,…
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Deed / Declaration of Trust – Why would we need one?
It’s an exciting time planning your new home and future together. However, once the honeymoon period has passed and the butterflies have settled sometimes the reality…
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Things to consider before building your own home
Interest in building your own home has never been higher. In 2016, an average of 1,100 people a month opted to pursue the self-build route. Many…
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Residential property trading and the quick sale market
When sourcing a property, whether it be via an estate agent or privately, you will want to achieve the best price you can obtain, but often…
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Can you install a new kitchen if your home is a listed building?
There are currently over 300,000 listed buildings in England alone, comprising castles and churches, commercial buildings, country homes and smaller private residences. Living in a listed…
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Building Disputes – Prevention and Resolution
Construction projects and building disputes unfortunately tend to go hand-in-hand. Usually a case of simple miscommunication, most grievances can be fixed or avoided if both parties…
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