Talk Money Week: Talking to your family about your wishes for the future
Talk Money Week is designed to help us all speak about money, finances, Wills, inheritance, & Power of Attorney with our famiily. Read more.
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.
Student renting rights – a guide
If you are renting accommodation as a student you should fully understand your rights - and your obligations. In this article, we look at your rights when renting and how to enforce them.
Bullying in the workplace – how to recognise it
Bullying in the workplace can be distressing and can have an impact on people’s lives both in and out of work. What is bullying, how does the law protect you, and what should employers do?
Assignment of Tenancy – can agents and landlords charge tenants?
Assignment of Tenancy is in the limelight with a recent First-Tier Tribunal decision that could have a serious impact on agents and private landlords.
House prices – are they on the rise?
House prices rose at their fastest rate since 2007 as the SDLT holiday ended. Is this an indication that they are on the rise? Read more.
Residential property developer tax legislation
A new tax may be payable to HM Treasury from 1 April 2022 by property developers on their residential property development profits. The final announcement is due at the Autumn 2021 Budget.
High-rise residential building safety requirements
High-rise residential building managers will be responsible for safety case requirements for residential buildings under the Building Safety Bill.
Housing Growth Partnership funding for developers
Housing Growth Partnership funding has been granted £300m by the Government to build 10,000 new homes by 2025!
SDLT holiday ends soon!
SDLT holiday ends soon and returns to previous thresholds of £125K for residential properties, £150K for non-residential land and properties.