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

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

As a first-time landlord, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed with the decisions that must be made and the legalities that must be considered. For many people who have not rented a property before, it is common to face issues during or following the termination of the tenancy due

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

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

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

On 8 February 2022, the Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 (LR(GR)A 2022) received Royal Assent. LR(GR)A 2022 aims to restrict the charging of ground rents in new or replacement long leases of individual dwellings. What is ground rent? Ground rent refers to a low or nominal rent that is

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

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

What is SDLT? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a land tax payable upon the acquisition on land/property in England and Northern Ireland. The types of land transactions that would typically trigger SDLT are as follows: Buying land and/or a building; and Taking on a new lease, or Renewing an