Leasehold and leasehold house – Reforms due SOON

Link to the law commission report CLICK here – parts of this are due to be enacted this year and become law. People with short leases and also leases which accidently fall into the tenancy trap will benefit – hopefully by having future ground rent reduced to zero and rights to extend their lease to…

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More SDLT advice from our archives

In an ordinary purchase you will pay normal SDLT, if you are purchasing a second residential property you will pay an extra 3% tax which can be claimed back in certain circumstances. We are relying on your instructions to calculate the tax and if you do not provide accurate information you can be prosecuted for…

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More New Build Trouble

Interesting Sky News article and unfair new build practices. CLICK HERE The question is though – do the buyers rely on what the builders tell them really, when they ought to rely on why their solicitor tells them? We do find a lot of new build buyers ignore buy against their legal advice (provided they…

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The problem with £50 notes!

Fun video from Business Blaze about money laundering and one of the most common scams – not often that you see fun videos about money laundering but this is worth a watch. Maybe not one to share with the children though, if they are interested in money laundering that is. Click here for the you…

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Decluttering Guide

One for all you obsessives! Decluttering your house – tips and tricks CLICK HERE !  >>> https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/house-and-home/declutter-your-home/a564935/6-cleaning-secrets-from-a-stately-home/

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Domestic Abuse – support for victims

FROM ITV – North West charities offer support and advice for victims of domestic abuse – As England went into its third national lockdown there were concerns about what impact this would have on people who are victims of domestic violence. Three North West domestic violence campaigners have put together this advice about how to…

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