Tips for Buying Property with Loft Conversions Properties that feature an old loft conversion are often appealing because of the gained extra space – however, it’s important to always check that the relevant planning permissions and building regulations are in place before going ahead with the purchase. Do Loft Conversions Need Planning Permission? Loft conversions […]
Your Guide To Probate The loss of a loved one is naturally a difficult and distressing time, and dealing with the administration and distribution of their estate can be challenging. What Is Probate? Probate is the process of applying to the Court for an individual to be given the authority to deal with the estate […]
There are many advantages to buying and selling property at auction, including a faster completion time compared to making the transaction on the open market. However, it’s important to be fully prepared before the auction and to instruct a specialist auction conveyancer in advance, to guide you through the process. Benefits of Auction Property It’s […]
An EPC is an Energy Performance Certificate and every residential property in the UK is required to have one by law. What Is An EPC? An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a certificate that provides details on the property’s energy efficiency rating and carbon dioxide emissions. The certificate must be provided by a DEA (Domestic […]
Leaseholders face many issues when it comes to extending their lease and freeholders charging high levels of ground rent – and although the Government is planning to introduce leasehold reforms to give leaseholders more rights and enable leaseholders to extend a lease more easily and cheaply, there is still a long way to go. Freeholders […]
You might choose to gift property to your children to ensure that they are financially secure in the future or to reduce the amount of inheritance tax (IHT) owed on your estate when you die, or to make sure your home is excluded from your estate for the payment of care home costs – whatever […]
If you are a tenant of a leasehold property, you potentially have the right to buy the freehold or to extend the lease by 50 years – a right that has been in place since 1967. Can You Buy The Freehold To Your Property? As a tenant in a house under a long lease, there […]
When it comes to selling your rental property, you have two choices – to sell with vacant possession or to sell with tenants in situ. Each option comes with its advantages and disadvantages, and it’s a personal decision which one is right for you. Selling Your Property With Tenants In Situ This entails selling your […]
Robin Burman, a solicitor from HLF Berry Solicitors, visited the Mustard Tree in Manchester to deliver a large donation of food kindly given by B’nai B’rith Cheshire, supporting the work that the charity does for the local communities. During his visit, Robin helped to co-ordinate food collections and spoke about the community support work our […]
When the UK government published its white paper A Fairer Private Rented Sector in June 2022, it heralded that 2023 is on course to be the year of significant change in UK residential law – but just what do the proposed reforms mean for Landlords and Tenants? What Is Proposed? The white paper introduced the […]
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