On 17th May 2023, the UK government revealed plans to abolish “no-fault” evictions in England as a step towards offering increased protections for renters. The Renters’ (Reform) Bill arrives three and a half years after the Government’s election manifesto promised to terminate such practices. Section 21’s, also known as no-fault evictions, currently allows landlords to

Buying or selling a property can be a highly overwhelming process, particularly if you need clarification on some of the terminology being used or the information being presented. Therefore, it is essential to instruct a conveyancing solicitor that will carefully guide you through the process, keeping you updated and explaining any unfamiliar terminology. Conveyancing, in

Stamp Duty Land Tax is the tax you pay if you buy a property or land over a certain price. This morning, during his ‘mini budget’, Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng announced that the SDLT-free threshold would increase from £125,000 to £250,000. Meanwhile, for first-time buyers, the threshold will increase from £300,000 to £425,000. The value of

When selling a property, there is always a lot to consider, not only the price you want to receive but the costs incurred on the way and any other unexpected twists to the process. This article outlines the process of selling a property to help you understand it better before you take this big step.

When buying a property, there is always a multitude of factors to be considered. If this is your first house or you are a seasoned buyer, it is always wise to go over the process to ensure you are ready for this big venture. This article takes a look at the basic process of buying a property.

Are you feeling like it may be a good time for a fresh start in a new home? Did lockdown delay your purchase or sale and now you’re ready to get things moving again? Here at Jackson Longe, we would be delighted to assist you with your property matter! Whether you’re a first- time buyer

The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme has released further clarifications on the temporary Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday for residential buyers  The report reads “As you will be only too well aware on 8 July, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a temporary reduction to SDLT rates as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19) to take effect

Home buyers will be pleased to learn about the new tax break announced today by the government. The new stamp duty tax break announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak temporarily loosens the rules on stamp duty, offering exemptions to buyers of properties worth £500,000 or less. Properties worth £500,000 or more will benefit from reduced costs.