Welcome to the team!
We would like to introduce Steven Hearnden who has joined our property department. Steven has well over 30 years experience in legal practice and will be working along side Tracey Freeman, and John Glass. Welcome to the team Steven.
Working 9-5: Not enough hours in the day
Before I start I must stress that this blog is by no means ‘a moan’, just simply useful information (I hope). As I am sure you are aware residential conveyancers across the country are struggling to cope with the flood of purchases due to the stamp duty ‘holiday’. Many conveyancers, who are stressed and under…
Article 4 Direction Order
You can perform certain types of work without needing to apply for planning permission. These are called “permitted development rights”. However, the local planning authority may have removed some of your permitted development rights by issuing an ‘Article 4’ direction. This will mean that you have to submit a planning application for work which normally…
Newbuild Properties
Buying a home is one of the largest investments people make and it is therefore important that the newly built property has the benefit of adequate protection under a suitable building scheme. The scheme should provide warranty and insurance protection and cover should start from exchange of contracts and last up to a maximum of…
Flying Freehold
A Flying Freehold is that section of a freehold property that is either constructed over or extends into the neighbouring premises. Therefore the owner of the Flying Freehold is the owner of the section that is “flying” or extending above that of the neighbour but does not have any ownership of buildings or land which…
SDLT Notice
Conveyancing transactions have historically taken on average between 6 and 12 weeks. Due to the current position with regard to Covid and the Stamp Duty Land Tax changes the average timescale has increased to around 16 to 20 weeks. Although we will do all that we can to reach completion as soon as possible, unfortunately,…
Top tips for buying or selling a property
Buying Decide whether you want a flat or house. Think about where you want to buy. Check what the development proposals are for the surrounding area. Do you want to rent it out or live in it. Get a good conveyancer. Look around High Street estate agents and social media. Arrange viewings. Check the local…
Stamp Duty holiday
In the run-up to the end of the Stamp Duty holiday, it is likely that property transactions will become tense as parties endeavour to complete before the deadline. Rest assured we shall do all we can to meet this demand, but it may be at the expense of the frequent contact that would normally take…
Stamp Duty – Bye for now
The Chancellor has announced an immediate stamp duty “holiday” for homebuyers. SDLT will not be payable for property purchases up to the value of £500,000 with immediate effect to run until 31 March 2021. For all your conveyancing needs and support please contact us on 01795 533337 and speak to our conveyancing specialists.
Amended Housing Guidance amid Covid19
The Government has issued new guidance for sales and purchases of property to enable these to go ahead in line with social distancing requirements. The new guidance can be accessed on the Government website. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/government-advice-on-home-moving-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak New regulations have been brought in to make clear that people who wish to move home can do so. However, consideration…