Under the current law,[1] a developer can make an application to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) to discharge or modify covenants if the Court is satisfied that the covenant impedes some reasonable use of the land, such as it being contrary…
In the Autumn Statement 2015,[1] the government announced, amongst other things, that it will reduce the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) filing and payment window from 30 days to 14 days. The change will be introduced by the Finance Bill…
In the UK there are two main types of legal ownership of a property: freehold and leasehold. As a first-time buyer, it is possible that you might be looking to purchase leasehold property. If you are looking to buy a…
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of headlines and news stories touting the UK as a safe haven for money launderers. Nowhere is this more prevalent than within the London property market. However, as of 31…
Many non-married couples may decide to purchase a property together and register both their names as legal owners on the title deeds. If they are contributing different amounts to the purchase price they may also want to record their contributions and…
In this edition of our newsletter, we discuss the recent Supreme Court case of Ilott v Blue Cross, how to relocate as a single parent, the importance of notifying landlords of disrepair, whether EEA nationals should apply for residency documents…
The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) comes into force on 6 April 2017. We have written a comprehensive guide available by clicking here, and a summary of important points to note: What is RNRB? RNRB is available for deaths on or after 6…
A recent report has demonstrated that the Government’s controversial ‘right to rent’ scheme is discriminating against potential tenants. The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) found that over half of landlords surveyed admitted that the new right to rent…
The appearance of websites such as AirBnB, Ownersdirect and OneFineStay has recently led more and more homeowners to explore generating income from their properties. Over two million properties worldwide are listed on AirBnB alone and it, like other ‘disruptive’ new businesses,…
Recent newspaper headlines recount stories of bizarre proposals by owners to enlarge their substantial London houses by digging down to create several levels under the building and under the garden, to house swimming pools, cars and wine collections! On a more…
