If you are looking to purchase a property, it is very important that a flood risk report is completed. In recent years, the number of flooding incidents has risen as a result of climate change. It has been noted that over the last century sea levels have risen by...
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Stamp Duty Land Tax – 3% Surcharge for Residential Properties
| What is Stamp Duty Land Tax Stamp Duty Land Tax, formerly known as Stamp Duty, is tax that is payable to the Government on the purchase of property or the grant of a lease in the UK. It is charged at different rates depending on the type of property and value of the...
Adopted and Unadopted Roads – Highways
When you purchase a property, your solicitor will carry out a number of searches. The Local Authority search will indicate whether the road that fronts your property is adopted by the Local Authority. You should be cautious of this when you purchase your property,...
Government proposals to increase court fees
In March 2021, the Ministry of Justice started a consultation on raising various court fees by 8%. If the proposals are approved, this will be the first court fee increase for five years. At the same time, they are considering changing the threshold for receiving help...
Just launched: Housing Possession Mediation Pilot Scheme
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Government has paused possession claims going through the Courts, leading to a big backlog of claims. This has left some landlords with tenants in increasing arrears; and conversely some tenants struggling to make their monthly rent,...