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Posted on February 19, 2018
Conveyancing and Property Law

The rules relating to stamp duty when buying a property in Wales are about to change. Currently, the system in England and Wales is referred to as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). From 1st April 2018, the system in Wales will change and stamp duty will become known as Land Transaction Tax (LTT). Here are the facts and figures you should be aware of if you are thinking of purchasing in Wales:- The new starting threshold for LTT will be raised to £180,000...

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Posted on February 13, 2018
Conveyancing and Property Law

Conveyancing lawyer, Gemma Williams, presents a handy step-by-step guide to buying and selling a property. STAGE 1: ISSUING THE CONTRACT The buyer and seller will have negotiated a price (usually through an estate agent) and each party will need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor to handle the legal side. The estate agent will circulate details of the property deal to those solicitors.   If you are the seller and have not already sorted out an Energy Performance Certificate then you will need to...

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Posted on January 17, 2018
Civil Disputes, Conveyancing and Property Law, Landlord Services

We have launched a range of fixed fee services for landlords who want to recover possession of residential premises which are let under Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements.   Menu of services for recovery of possession of residential premises   STEP   FIXED FEE   Initial Telephone Advice     Free     Service of Notice (Section 8 for rent arrears or Section 21)   £150 plus VAT     Accelerated Possession Proceedings (no attendance at Court)     £400 plus VAT and Court Fee   Possession Proceedings (Taunton, Exeter or Barnstaple County Court)     £700 plus VAT and Court Fee   Possession Proceedings (Other County Courts)     Fixed fees available on request     Warrant of...

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Posted on February 10, 2016
Conveyancing and Property Law

Stamp duty on second homes is set to rise on 1 April 2016. The increase was announced by the government last year and will be a surcharge of 3% of stamp duty land tax on purchases of additional homes. The measure is aimed at curbing the rapid growth of private landlord buy-to-lets, but it affects all second-homes purchasers. People buying a second home will have to pay the 3% stamp duty surcharge in addition to the stamp duty ordinarily payable, even if...

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Posted on May 14, 2015
Conveyancing and Property Law

From April 2015 some of the biggest changes we have seen to the pension system have come into force. These changes are making it possible for people to take pension benefits from personal pensions without having to buy an annuity. Put simply, people will be able to withdraw what they like from their personal pension. Commentators are expecting many investors to be tempted to look into the buy-to-let property sector. Property solicitor, Katy Kernahan, explains why: Investor interest appears to be on the...

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Posted on November 6, 2013
Conveyancing and Property Law

Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) is a system whereby Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST’s) have their deposit protected. Deposits are required to be registered by the landlord with a relevant scheme within 30 days from the date of receipt. Furthermore, it is a requirement that prescribed information must be given to the tenant within that same time period. Failure to register the deposit or give the prescribed information can result in the following sanctions: A court order that the deposit is returned or...

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Posted on August 12, 2013
Conveyancing and Property Law

Property lawyer, Terese Kingman, examines the concept of Title Indemnity Insurance and explains when it might be required in a Conveyancing transaction. You may find when you are buying a property that your lawyer advises that there is a defect on the title of the property. This is something which might prevent you from being in a position to use or enjoy the property to its full potential, for example, there may have been building works carried out but the seller...

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Posted on April 8, 2013
Conveyancing and Property Law

Impending tax and benefit changes will require residential landlords to adopt a change of approach to their property lets. Slee Blackwell’s Terese Kingman and Iain Robinson review the new rules, their effect, and possible solutions for landlords. Landlords who let to benefit-dependent tenants need to be aware that Universal credit will soon start to replace a number of benefits, including housing benefit. Importantly, the housing component of this will not be as generous as housing benefit has been and it will...

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Posted on February 28, 2013
Conveyancing and Property Law

Does a Landlord have a remedy against an Insolvent Tenant Insolvency is becoming more common. Official figures indicate that personal insolvencies - bankruptcy orders, debt relief orders and individual voluntary arrangements - rose from approximately 8,000 in 2002 to approximately 35,000 in 2010. A bankrupt person’s assets are controlled by a trustee in bankruptcy. As a result, the bankrupt may be unable to sell his assets or access his bank accounts. Instead, the trustee settles the debts and liabilities of the bankrupt...

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Posted on February 1, 2013
Conveyancing and Property Law

Conveyancer, Terese Kingman, looks at a new energy efficiency initiative for residential property The Government’s new initiative to encourage homeowners to improve the energy efficiency of their homes was introduced in January this year. The idea is that Green Deal home improvements will help reduce the average homeowner’s heating bill. The improvements include: Replacement windows Draught proofing gaps around windows, doors, pipework Loft insulation, as heat rises and could escape through the loft Replacing an old boiler External and internal wall insulation ...

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