What is Staircasing – Shared Ownership Homes
ConveyancingA Guide To Staircasing – Shared Ownership Homes
Staircasing is the process of buying more shares in your shared ownership home.
When you own a shared ownership property, this means you own part of rather than the whole property – often…
Commercial Property: How Easy Is It To Change A Building’s Use?
Commercial PropertyCommercial buildings have a use class, to legally define the purpose of the building – so what happens if you want to change the business use?
Converting a commercial property from one type of business to another – such as a factory into…
What happens when there are delays at the Land Registry?
ConveyancingIt is becoming increasingly likely that after the completion of a property transaction, there will be delays at the Land Registry to register this change.
Why is this happening and what can you do to speed up the process if this happens to…
Should You Buy A Property Through A Limited Company?
Commercial PropertyIf you’re buying a business property, then it may make sense to buy through a company. However, whether to buy a residential property through a limited company is more complicated and the answer to the question on whether you should do so,…
Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs): Why use a Solicitor?
Power Of AttorneyWhilst it is possible to make a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) yourself, it is advisable to use an LPA solicitor to minimise the risk of errors being made or future issues arising.
LPAs are legal documents, and this part of the law is complex…
What Are Your Commercial Property Legal Duties?
Commercial PropertyBoth landlords and tenants have legal responsibilities when it comes to commercial property – they must ensure the business premises are maintained to an acceptable standard and provide a safe and comfortable environment for people to work…
What are Searches & Surveys when you are buying a Property?
Residential PropertyBuying a property is an exciting but often stressful time. There is a lot to think about and a lot that can go wrong, and you want to be sure that the property you’re buying has no hidden nasty surprises for you in the future. This is why…
What is a Settlement Agreement?
UncategorizedYour Guide To Settlement Agreements
There are many reasons why employers and employees might want to use a Settlement Agreement to resolve an issue or dispute. It is an area of law that our specialist solicitors at HLF Berry Solicitors fully…
How Do I Sell My Business?
BusinessEvery business is unique and there are multiple reasons why business owners might want to sell their company – from lifestyle changes and retirement through to financial challenges.
Regardless of the reasons for your decision to sell, HLF…