Landlords have rights and responsibilities
Read about the role of a residential landlord and the key obligations you have, including your financial responsibilities and health and safety obligations.
Do I need to carry out property searches?
Do I need to carry out property searches? We are often asked this question by clients wanting to proceed to a speedy exchange or complete.
How to rent – new guide just released by the government
How to Rent and How to Let guides have been updated by the government and have implications for landlords when applying for an eviction.
Selling a house? 8 tips to remember
Selling a house? Here are 8 tips to remember when you are selling your house. Our article also explains how your conveyancer or property lawyer can help you through the process.
Buying a House? 8 tips to remember
Ready to buy a new house? Make sure you know these eight legal considerations to help the process go as smoothly as possible!
Home selling timelines increase
Home-selling timelines have increased for those looking to sell their property in 2023. What can you do to get ready before the sales board goes up?
Japanese knotweed – will this grow in the form of a claim against you?
Japanese knotweed is an invasive plant species in the UK. Sellers are obligated to raise the presence of it during the conveyancing process.
Residential service charges and recharging tenants
An interesting decision in the recent case of Assethold Limited v Adam and others [2022] UKUT 282 (LC) considered the liability for the costs of ongoing building owners’ duties under the Building Safety Act 2022.
Solicitor’s fees when buying a house – what can you expect to pay?
When buying a house, what solicitor's fees can you expect to pay and what do you need to budget for so hidden costs don't throw your plans off? Read more here.
Property mould and repairs – lessons after the tragic case of Awaab Ishak
Property mould exposure caused the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who lived in social housing an inquest has heard. The case has highlighted how important it is for landlords and tenants to work together to find solutions to problems.