Commercial landlord must pay back rent as proceeds of crime
Landlords could potentially be ordered to repay rental income that is classified as proceeds of crime if tenants have engaged in unlawful activities.
Residential conveyancing – what do buyers need to know about it?
When you buy or sell a property in the UK, you'll need to engage the services of a residential conveyancer/solicitor. What do you need to know?
Private Renters – a new deal
The private rented sector white paper released on 16 June 2022 will aim to guarantee that millions of families benefit from living in quality, well-cared-for houses.
Tenant Stamp Duty Charge
Renters in the United Kingdom may face large penalties as a result of a little-known law that may force them to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) despite not owning their rental property.
Women in law – Celebrating the past and shaping the future
Women in the law - The ever-changing landscape of the legal profession, women in the law and the inspiration behind The First 100 Years project.
Menopause and work life, where is the balance?
Menopause and work - and the importance of having policies to address the symptoms and conversations to support women in the workplace.
Japanese Knotweed- Impact and effects to property
Japanese knotweed's destructive effects can reduce your property value by up to 15%. Take caution before you make an offer on a property. Read more here.
Old Fees New Rules
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (“the Act”), is a new piece of legislation banning certain types of fees in relation to the private rental sector, and came into force from 1st June 2019. This is part of a series of reforms to increase transparency within the private rental sector for residential tenants. We explain below who the ban applies to and which fees are banned. WHO THE BAN APPLIES TO? Currently the ban will only affect landlords, agents and tenants in England, in relation to the following types of tenancies: Assured shorthold…