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The recent case of Regency Villas v Diamond Resorts involved a dispute over an alleged easement. A transfer of the land – that took place in 1981 – created the following right over adjoining land: Continue reading “Case Study (Easements) – Regency Villas v Diamond Resorts”
Category: Conveyancing
Changes in Stamp Duty
George Osborne, in the Autumn Statement, announced a 3% surcharge on stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for people buying a second home or a buy-to-let. Continue reading “Changes in Stamp Duty”
Why is Buildings Insurance Necessary
Buildings insurance covers the cost of rebuilding your home if it’s damaged or destroyed. This policy is usually compulsory if you are going to purchase your home with a mortgage. Continue reading “Why is Buildings Insurance Necessary”
What you need to know about the new section 21 notices
On 1 October 2015 the rules surrounding section 21 notices changed. Here is what you need to know about the new regulations. Continue reading “What you need to know about the new section 21 notices”
Your guide to the indemnity policy – Do you really need one?
If you are in the midst of buying or selling a property and have been told you need an indemnity policy, then your legal advisor should have explained what one is and why it is necessary. However, sometimes explanations are lost in translation and/or can become overly confusing within the context of the whole transaction. And now, you find yourself at the mercy of the internet, fervently looking through page after page for some clarity. Well look no further, as today’s post is aimed at providing you with a brief overview on what indemnity policies are, when they should be used, and who should pay for them – without all the legal jargon. Continue reading “Your guide to the indemnity policy – Do you really need one?”
Sinkhole Danger, when the ground opens up…
Figures by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors show that sinkholes are on the rise. In fact it was only last year that a sinkhole opened up in a driveway in High Wycombe, swallowing the occupant’s car whole, while it sat in front of the house. Continue reading “Sinkhole Danger, when the ground opens up…”
Virtual Real-Estate. The unlikely connection between Virtual Reality and Property
It’s the stuff of science fiction. Virtual reality was always the gimmick futuristic technology that you never thought would be created, yet now we see a growing hysteria around the Oculus rift and the fact that many people believe they have cracked virtual reality. Suddenly, a lot of new possibilities are on the horizon. Continue reading “Virtual Real-Estate. The unlikely connection between Virtual Reality and Property”
12 Ways to Avoid a Bad Tenant
We’ve all heard the horror stories. Your freshly turfed back lawn decommissioned into a canine rodeo, or perhaps your three bedroom in Hounslow re-decorated to be a 24/7 halogen green house. Continue reading “12 Ways to Avoid a Bad Tenant”
Commission Agreements. What are you agreeing to with your Selling Agent?
When you’re going through the process of selling residential property to an Agent you’ll usually find yourself taking on an agreement, that’ll ultimately help the Agent collect his commission. Continue reading “Commission Agreements. What are you agreeing to with your Selling Agent?”
Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained
Is your conveyancing process taking too long? Often at the beginning of a conveyancing transaction, solicitors are asked how long the process will take until completion. Continue reading “Conveyancing Process Taking too Long? Time scale Explained”