Prevention of Property Fraud – how to further protect your property with a restriction on title
September 27, 2024Property fraud can come in many shapes and sizes however one known area of fraud which is on the rise…
The Leasehold & Freehold Reform Act 2024: Important Update for Leaseholders & Landlords
August 20, 2024The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024, represents a significant transformation in the…
The Right of First Refusal – When Does It Apply?
May 14, 2024When a landlord is planning to sell the freehold of a building that contains residential flats, it is usually legally…
The “Thomas-Van Staden Trap” – The Effect on Contracting Out of Leases
May 8, 2024Many landlords want certainty about their future use of a property once their tenant’s lease term expires.
Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief
April 26, 2024The government confirmed in the Spring Budget 2024 that Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) would be abolished from Stamp Duty Land…
Statutory Obligations under Commercial Leases
March 12, 2024Fire Risk Assessments and Asbestos Surveys: Legal requirements, known as statutory obligations, are often imposed within commercial leases.
The Importance of Intercreditor Agreements
November 2, 2023An Intercreditor agreement outlines the rights and obligations of multiple creditors when lending to the same borrower.
Secured loans to family members
October 30, 2023As the cost-of-living crisis continues and increased mortgage rates thrive, it's not unusual for an individual to require some financial…
New year, new EPC regulations for commercial properties
March 7, 2023As we roll into the new year, it is often a good time to assess that all regulations are in…
Reasonable Endeavours and Heads of Terms
February 18, 2022A recent legal case highlights the importance of ascertaining the true nature of any terms in any heads of terms…