Category: Transfer of Equity
Landlord safety obligations
Landlords are required by law to carry out certain safety checks and ensure that their properties comply with health and safety regulations. Failure to do this is not only a breach of the law, it could invalidate landlord insurance. Full details of a landlord’s responsibilities are set out in the government’s Housing Health and Safety...
Understanding cyber security risks in conveyancing transactions
The government has announced that it is consulting on ways of improving cyber security for British business after a number of high-profile attacks. The conveyancing industry has long been wary of cyber attacks and cyber fraud in an area of law where large sums of money are routinely transferred. We take a look at how...
Government tells developers to fund unsafe cladding removal
The minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has written to the residential property developer industry setting out the government’s approach to building safety. In a letter intended to resolve the cladding crisis, he offers a window of opportunity to the industry to work with his department in negotiating a settlement that will...
New build homes to have electric vehicle chargers from 2022
The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up to 145,000 new charging points will be created each year. The legislation will also apply to newly built supermarkets, places of work and buildings that...
Build to Rent explained
Build to rent refers to housing that is purpose built for the rental market rather than sale to home owners or landlords.
Build to rent developments are owned by investment bodies such as pension or insurance funds, asset managers or property companies and tend to be a premium option.
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Eight questions to help you find the right conveyancing solicitor in Manchester
If you’re buying or selling a home, it’s probably one of the most stressful things you’ll do all year. Choosing a Manchester based conveyancing firm to handle the legal side of things could cut your stress levels in half. Asking these eight questions will help you choose a conveyancing solicitor that spot potential problems, fight...
LPL Conveyancing successfully achieve AML accreditation
“LPL is clearly a firm that takes its obligations around AML very seriously,” said Norman Denton from Legal Eye. “It was an absolute delight to work with a firm that is so clearly committed to establishing and maintaining best practice around its policies, procedures and training on this important aspect of risk management. The accreditation...
Properties with good views command price of up to 54% more
A study commissioned by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found that homes with good views attract prices of up to 54% more than the average. The prices of properties in 23 major cities of the UK were examined, with the cost of homes with a view compared to those without. Results found that properties...
Easy eco upgrades for your home
A recent study from Money.co.uk has found that homeowners could add £29,000 to the value of their property by undertaking some easy eco upgrades. As green living becomes more and more important, homeowners have the opportunity to save money as well as the planet by making some simple changes. The study compared the cost of...
