Legislation doesn’t always go to plan. This has become painfully clear to leaseholders who extended their lease at any...
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Quality conveyancing scheme
We are delighted to report that we have recently received confirmation from The Law Society that our Conveyancing Qualit...
High ground rent leases will no longer be at risk of being assured shorthold tenancies under Renters (Reform) Bill reforms
It has long been known that a ground rent of more than £250 under a long lease of a property outside of London leads to...
Does a leaseholder need permission to install solar panels to the roof?
Yes, a leaseholder would generally need to apply for permission to install solar panels on the roof of a leasehold prope...
The benefits of a 999 year lease
A 999-year leasehold provides a very long-term leasehold interest in a property, which is close to being equivalent to o...
What are escalating ground rents?
Ground rents are annual payments made by a leaseholder (tenant) to a freeholder (Landlord) which are usually of a fixed ...
Trespass- What does it mean?
Trespass is a word that is used a lot in disputes between neighbours. “your dog has trespassed on my garden” or “Y...
Party Wall- Not always a celebration
Sometimes it’s a relief when you get neighbours who want to improve their property. Talking over the garden wall you f...
Private Client Solicitor or Cupid?
The rate of marriage has almost halved in the last 30 years, with the number of opposite sex marriages falling to its lo...
First-tier tribunal disallows insurance related services as service charge item
The case of Canary Riverside Estate LON/00BG/LSC/2019/0277 will be welcome reading for leaseholders that find themselves...