With the end of national lockdown now potentially in sight, there are many who have been working from home who would like to make the move permanent or wish to start running their own business. But what are the legal implications? Do you need to inform...
Earlier this year the UK government announced planning reforms which will permit property owners to convert a wider range of commercial properties without first gaining planning permission from the local authority for a change of use. Previously, only office buildings could be converted however under the...
What is a barn conversion? Barn conversions are a transformation of an agricultural building into a habitable building for residential or commercial purposes. They are not new concepts and following a rapid decrease in farming during the 1950s alternative uses were sought for rural buildings. Converting...
If you are planning a home improvement project that affects an adjoining or shared wall or boundary with your neighbours you may need to consider issuing a party wall agreements. You will also be required to serve a party wall notice. The Party Wall Act...
What is a Conservation Area? Conservation Areas are protected and managed places with special characteristics and include buildings of architectural importance considered worthy of preservation. It is estimated that there is at least one Conservation Area for each local authority in England; with 59% rurally and...
Moving house is often stressful because of fears of the sale or purchase not going through. To make the process more certain, there are two separate stages: Exchange of contracts – this is when the parties buying and selling the property legally commit to the transaction....
HOW TO NEGOTIATE A BARGAIN NEW BUILD HOME If you are very particular about the style or position of the new build house you want this will restrict your ability to negotiate with the developer. They are unlikely to want to bring down the price of...
You need to do your research Any property developer will tell you how important it is to know your market, but at auctions, it becomes even more crucial to have a clear knowledge of the area. Auction catalogues are usually released a month before the...
If you have a spare room or second property, then you might have considered renting it out through Airbnb or similar sites. It’s a popular platform designed to allow you to let rooms or whole apartments to those looking for a short-term stay. Homeowners list...
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS - UNDERSTANDING THEM Restrictive covenants can take many forms, they can give a right or forbid certain actions. If you are a looking to purchase a property when your legal team make the searches they can sometimes identify a restrictive covenant attached to the property....
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