Property Market News Archives - Page 4 of 9

Rights of way & agricultural land

November 15, 2024
Harry Lee
Property Market News, General News, Property Law

The public have a right to roam much of the great outdoors in England. Open access land includes areas like downland, heathland, and mountains where the public can walk freely. However, unlike Scotland, there is no universal right to roam most of the land for recreational purposes. In England, the public have rights of access to land over established rights of way. What is a right of way? A right of way is a right enjoyed by the public to cross over someone else’s land. In a rural setting, that…

Selling part of your garden/property

November 5, 2024
Harry Lee
Property Market News, Property Law, Residential

If you own property which has surplus land, a large garden or a plot adjacent to it you might consider selling part of it off to make some money.

Challenges with Conveyancing Cases– Practical Insights for Navigating the Process

October 9, 2024
Mohammed Moula
Property Market News, Property Law, Residential

Conveyancing, the legal process of transferring property ownership, has always had its complexities.

Declaration of Trust and the enforcement of charging orders

October 3, 2024
Manal Fouad
Property Market News, Property Law, Residential, Private Client

A recent case considering the enforcement of charging orders and the validity of a Declaration of Trust has highlighted the complexities surrounding property and trust matters in an insolvency.

What Does a Labour Government Mean for The Residential Property Market?

September 25, 2024
Rohan Bharadia
Property Market News, Property Law, Residential, Private Client

Now that a few months have passed since Labour’s landslide victory in the General Election in May, many are wondering what the potential changes are, with regards to the property market.

Landmark Renters’ Rights Bill — Implications for Private Residential Landlords

September 25, 2024
Gavin Lampert
Property Market News, General News, Property Law, Residential

The government’s introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill marks a significant shift for the private rented sector. Designed to protect tenants and rebalance the relationship between renters and landlords, the Bill introduces new regulations that will profoundly affect the way rental properties are managed.

Jargon busting – Wills

Legal terms are used in formal documents to ensure clarity. A will is a formal document. The terms used form a kind of shorthand to save lengthy explanations or repetition throughout the document. They are also used to avoid ambiguity to those who need to interpret the document.

Landlords learning how to navigate the Mental Health Breathing Space

Private residential landlords are being challenged to keep pace with current legislation and a scheme to support tenants through debt is one of the latest, demanding a detailed understanding.

When flipping taxes may trip up property developers

Property market commentators are divided on whether 2024 will see a further dip in house prices, while buyers play “wait and see” on the mortgage market. Meantime, many starter property developers are once more being drawn into the sector, with the lure of fast profits to be made while the market is slow. There are lots of advice available on making money from property, there is caution to be taken on the tax bills that investors may encounter if they are successful in building a portfolio or ‘flipping’ property by…

Freehold estates

Unlike other residential areas, freehold estates are privately owned or mixed tenure estates which are not owned or maintained by the local council. The effect is that the owner of this land is responsible for the costs of maintaining and repairing the area, and these costs can be sometimes known as ‘rent charges’.

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