If you own commercial property, it’s likely that you’ve considered leasing it at some point. A lease is a contractual bond between the landlord and the tenant, that grants the tenant absolute possession of the property for a defined period. For those who are new to leasing and want…
Read moreThe future of buy to let
The buy to let landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, with changes to law and legislation, and demand for more affordable housing presenting new opportunities for landlords. We’ve taken a look at how the buy to let market has changed, as well as giving our best…
Read moreWhat paperwork is involved in selling a house?
In order to make the process of selling your home as smooth as possible, you’ll need all of the relevant paperwork to hand, but what are the documents required to sell a house? If you’re unsure of what you’ll need to sell your property, look no further. In this…
Read moreThe commercial property conveyancing process when buying
If you are in the process of purchasing commercial property, we understand that UK conveyancing processes can seem complicated. Conveyancing is the act of legally transferring the ownership of a property from the seller to yourself as the buyer. The conveyancing process differs depending on whether you are the…
Read moreThe commercial property conveyancing process for selling
If you are selling a commercial property, you will be aware of conveyancing process from when you bought the property. In summary, conveyancing refers to the act of legally transferring the ownership of a property from you, the seller, to the buyer. However, it’s important to distinguish between the…
Read moreWhen to contact a solicitor regarding your boundary dispute
Boundary Disputes may start as a minor altercation at first, however, if the underlying issue isn’t resolved the situation can escalate out of control. Taking the law into your own hands is risky and can often make matters worse. That’s why it’s crucial to know when you should enlist the…
Read moreWhat landlords need to be thinking about ahead of the EPC changes 2018
From April 2018, there will be new minimum energy efficiency standards regulations for landlords of privately rented domestic and non-domestic properties to comply with. The new legislation states that from April next year, landlords of the property types mentioned above must ensure that their properties have an Energy Performance…
Read more5 things for landlords to be aware of in 2018
2018 has arrived and, with it, comes a number of changes to buy to let regulations that landlords must be aware of. From tax changes to discrimination rules, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most important buy to let changes, explained for residential landlords. Read on to find…
Read moreCan a right of way be removed?
Private rights of way are one of the most common easements you’ll come across as a property owner. This is when a right is given to a particular person or group to cross across another parties land in order access a property or piece of land. Regardless of whether you’re…
Read moreEvicting a tenant: What should you do when they refuse to leave?
Evicting a tenant can be a difficult process in itself, however, if your tenant refuses to leave, this can escalate the situation even further. Whilst it’s important to be aware of your tenants’ rights, you do not need to handle legal matters by yourself. Whether you need to compose an…
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