Preservation of the environment is a key concern in today’s modern society. Given rising sea levels, climate change and widespread land and water contamination, one measure that the UK has taken is to implement Environmental Laws designed to lessen the impact of human activity on...
Many people are not aware that you need to have a right to rent in order to take out a tenancy over a property, and that it’s the landlord’s responsibility to make sure all of their tenants comply. Even if you are aware of the...
According to the gov.uk website; ‘the government’s action plan for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist finance will deliver on the aim, set out in the strategic defence and security review, to make the UK a more hostile place for those seeking to move, hide or use the proceeds...
On average a house takes two to three months to sell. This delay has led to many people who are in a hurry, looking into companies that buy your house very quickly. Whilst many of these companies are very reliable, before considering this option, it...
One of the fascinating things about construction is that the huge majority of new build properties, both residential and commercial are built using completely standardised building practices. Despite the uniformity of the process, most people have no idea what construction is, what the process of...
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1927, the lettings market was weighted heavily in favour of the landlord, meaning that only tenants who could demonstrate sufficient goodwill, such that compensation for the end of their tenancy would be inadequate, were entitled to renew their tenancy. The...
When you move into your new property (whether you own it or rent it) you may want to consider who the existing utility suppliers are and change to a more cost effective one. If you are buying the property, your conveyancing solicitor will be able...
Large properties that have been converted into a number of individual dwellings such as bed sits or a number of bedrooms with shared kitchens and bathrooms, can be quite an attractive investment for landlords. This has lead to significant interest with converting these premises to...
Buying or selling a property can be a fairly lengthy process. From the minute you make the decision to move, to the moment you hand over the keys to your old place and pick up the keys to your new abode can be months of...
When you come to sell a property, you’ll be asked to fill in lots of forms, to tell your solicitor all about the house and the land, which information they can pass on to the purchaser. If you are the purchaser, you’ll be asked to...
