Bill Dhariwal considers the implications of buying or holding property in a trust and identifies rules likely to be implemented.
We thought it would be important to notify our clients, and the public in general, as to how Labour's manifesto relates to the housing sector.
Bill Dhariwal reviews a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court relating to Japanese Knotweed damages
Bill Dhariwal considers the implications for non-doms considering their options.
What are easements over land and what are the legal implications? Navleen Gulati and Bill Dhariwal explore the relevant issues.
Tom Ayling, IT & Communications Manager, dives into the technology of NFC and how it is used within Lawcomm
How do you modify or discharge restrictive covenants over land? Commercial property experts Navleen Gulati and Bill Dhariwal review the relevant law and procedure.
Syed Hoque discusses the latest published guidance from HMRC regarding landlords avoiding tax
Syed Hoque writes about the new governmental plans for the property market
Bernard Arhin speaks about the new Building Safety Act that recently came into force
The Government is taking action on homes failing to meet the minimum energy rating
Homeowners may have difficulty in selling or re-mortgaging their properties if they have previously installed spray foam insulation.
Homeowners may have difficulty in selling or re-mortgaging their properties if they have previously installed spray foam insulation.
Syed Hoque and Bill Dhariwal explore gaps in the Building Safety Act 2022 when it comes to lease extensions and collective enfranchisement
The law of nuisance has been developed to protect a homeowners’ right to the ordinary use and enjoyment of their home
Bill Dhariwal discusses Japanese Knotweed when selling a property
David, Head of Private Client, reviews ongoing will disputes and advises how you can avoid your will from ending up in a court battle
How can I safeguard my property from fraud? Bill Dhariwal reviews the scenarios in which a homeowner is more likely to be subject to a property fraud and advises how you can protect your property from the increasing risk of property fraud.
Our commercial property solicitors outline the new safety regime for residential and mixed-use buildings
Bill Dhariwal discusses Money Laundering checks, proof documents and why it is necessary
Our commercial property solicitor explains how to deal with a restrictive covenant and ensure your development is not derailed.
Our commercial property solicitors explain the key issues when negotiating an access agreement for a commercial property
“Watt” landlords should consider in light of the upcoming requirements coming into effect on 1 April 2021.
Reservation agreements (also known as lock out or exclusivity agreements) are being touted by government and various commentators in the property industry as an essential requirement in the house buying and selling process in order to add greater certainty and reduce abortive transactions.
New guidance has been Released in Relation to Residential Possession Proceedings
The leasehold homes scandal intensifies as CMA pursues enforcement action against private housing developers
Digital signatures appear to be a work in progress with further modification likely.
What're the impacts of Estate Rentcharges on conveyancing transactions?
Why are Non-UK Residents Buying Property in the UK?
How are legal documents such as deeds and wills to be signed and witnessed during the covid-19 pandemic? Bill Dhariwal sets out the various options.
The government have announced in their recently published advice on home moving during the Covid-19 outbreak
Should I exchange contracts on my property transaction during the COVID-19 outbreak?
The Law Society have updated their practice note on flood risks.
The government has promised an ambitious programme of legal reform for the residential property sector in 2020.
Property dispute, neighbour dispute, access to neighbouring land, party wall, boundary dispute, surveyor, mediation.
Commercial landlords should discuss the new code of conduct for service charges with their solicitors and review their leases, before new rules come into force.
New Land Registry rules, measures to professionalise estate agents, referral fee transparency, faster searches and changes to requirements of property professionals set to reform the home buying process in the near future.
When purchasing a property, unmarried couples (cohabitees) do not have the same protection as married couples...when purchasing a property with your partner or someone else (such as a family member or friend) there are various deeds and documents that can be used to protect yourselves...
A leasehold property can be a secure investment for your future...purchasing a leasehold interest differs from freehold ownership and requires a number of careful considerations.
There are many ways in which technology can be and is being used to improve efficiency and convenience for both conveyancers and clients...
Important differences between married and unmarried couples living together.
Learn more about Staircasing and what it means for you
Read MoreOn 08 September 2020 Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, made further announcements in respect of the government’s proposed investment into affordable housing.
Read MoreThe new equity loan scheme is available to first time buyers only and it will run for two years (1 April 2021 – 31 March 2023).
Read MoreThe Government’s 2018 budget revealed that there will be changes to the current Help to Buy Equity loan scheme starting from April 2021.
Read MoreStaircasing: A guide to purchasing more shares in your Shared Ownership property
Read MoreDuncan Horton, Head of New Homes & Shared Ownership and Bill Dhariwal, Managing Director, at Lawcomm Solicitors give their thoughts on the modern trend of non-couple co ownership and whether this can be a viable option for buyers struggling to fund a sole purchase.
Read MoreAn explanation of the title checks we carry out on your New home.
Read MoreThe rules applicable to stamp duty and shared ownership transactions are not straightforward.
Read MoreA law firm announced last month that it is preparing to launch a group negligence action against conveyancing solicitors...
Read MoreHow ‘smart technology’ needs to be seriously considered in future property development.
Read MoreThe Crucial Importance of a Lasting Power of Attorney: Safeguarding Your Future and Empowering Your Loved Ones
Read MoreOur wills and probate solicitors consider some of the legal steps you should think about if you have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness.
Read MoreOur wills and probate solicitors explain secret trusts and how they might be used in making a will.
Read MoreOur wills and probate solicitors highlight issues to discuss with you solicitor before they can draft your financial lasting powers of attorney.
Read MoreMaking a will is an important part of lifetime legal planning, but do you need to put all your wishes in your will?
Read MoreDavid Roper explains the most common mistakes made by executors and how to avoid them.
Read MoreOur wills and probate solicitors explain the different legal rights afforded to married couples, civil partners and couples who are cohabiting
Read MoreOur Wills and probate solicitors guide you through the key considerations relating to property when making a Will
Read MoreOne of the things the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted is how out of date are many of our laws and the way we practice them, and how inconvenient they are during a pandemic when we have to socially distance ourselves.
Read MoreWe explain the importance of making a new Will after your loved one’s death, to protect your financial position now and provide for your loved ones on your own passing.
Read MoreDavid Roper explains who has the legal right to make care decisions in the absence of a power of attorney
Read MoreWe advise making a will or reviewing any existing will whenever your circumstances change significantly – and certainly in the event of engagement, marriage or divorce.
Read MoreThis is a highly complex area of law and you should see a specialist solicitor who specialises in inheritance tax planning.
Read MoreWhen someone dies, all the assets in the estate will need to be valued as early as possible – firstly for the probate court and secondly to calculate any inheritance tax.
Read MoreWhy a health and welfare power of attorney is why it is useful
Read MoreBuying a home with another person? Do you know what will happen if one of you dies?
Read MoreAre you having issues with commercial tenancy renewals? Contact us now and see how we can help.
Read MoreHere's everything you need to know in preparation for the upcoming changes to the Renters Reform Bill
Read MoreThere are new regulations and an updated way to complete 'Right to Rent' checks.
Read MoreKaur v The Estate of Karnail Singh and others (2023) provides an important decision regarding wills and estates.
Read MoreFamily Law specialist, Heather Sterling, reviews the concept of the “Common Law Spouse”. Essential reading for unmarried couples who want to learn more about the safeguards they should consider when cohabiting.
Read MoreFrom 1st August 2022, overseas entities transacting property or land in the UK must register with Companies House and provide more information about their beneficial owners.
Read MoreHeather Sterling reviews if a clean break after a divorce is possible, what the advantages are and how the right to ongoing spousal maintenance can be dealt with.
Read MoreHeather Sterling discusses what it means to be implacably hostile, and how you can find solutions that are in the best interests of your child
Read MoreWe have been providing expert ILA services on a nationwide basis for a significant number of years.
Read MoreOur family law solicitors outline the approach to resolving a family dispute over choice of school
Read MoreOur family law solicitors take a look at why you may need an urgent freezing injunction to prevent assets disappearing.
Read MoreOur family law solicitors look at how private businesses are valued and dealt with in divorce.
Read MoreOur personal injury solicitors are experts in helping you make a claim for a cycling accident.
Read MoreWith an increase in the ‘boomerang’ generation, Heather Sterling looks at the rights of adult children living at home during a divorce
Read MoreArticle outlining the whiplash reforms which are due to come into force on 31 May 2021 and what they mean for road traffic accident victims seeking compensation
Read MoreIt was not going to be long before media reports of the inevitable online abuse of Messrs. Rashford, Sancho and Saka surfaced.
Read MoreHeather Sterling explains what additional considerations need to be taken if you are considering finalising your divorce before the matrimonial home is sold.
Read MoreBehind every Business Interruption Insurance (“BII”) claim is a very human story...
Read MoreOur family lawyers discuss the rights for same sex couples and their children following separation or divorce
Read MoreAccording to the Health and Safety Executive there are 1.6 million workers in Great Britain suffering from work-related ill health.
Read MoreHeather Sterling takes a look at what to prepare before attending your first family mediation session.
Read MoreFamily lawyer Heather Sterling looks at the considerations when signing a Pre-Nuptial Agreement.
Read MoreOur personal injury solicitors explain how they can help you get compensation if you were injured on a construction site.
Read MoreHeather Sterling takes a look at why you may benefit from issuing divorce proceedings prior to the UK’s exit from the EU on 31 December 2020.
Read MoreOur family lawyers look at how a spouse’s future earning capacity is treated in divorce.
Read MoreThe legal professional press and on-line “twitterati” have been vociferous recently about the attitude of banks and financial institutions when one of their customers has died.
Read MoreA blog which discusses your options if a dispute arises between you and your relative’s attorney, including the issuing of court proceedings to have them forcibly removed from their post
Read MoreHeather Sterling takes a look at how to decide and agree what time you and your former partner spend with the children.
Read More"One donor has the potential to donate up to nine organs"
Read MoreHeather Sterling takes a look at cross-border divorces within the UK in light of the recent Supreme Court decision of Villiers v Villiers [2020]
Read MoreDelivery driver accidents in the pandemic
Read MoreSarah Lightfoot-Webber looks at how we can help you with spousal and child maintenance variations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill has now received Royal Assent, but what does that mean for you?
Read MoreHeather Sterling looks at how we can continue to help you achieve financial separation from your spouse during the pandemic.
Read MoreThe government’s furlough scheme has been extended from 01 July 2020.
Read MoreThe government has published guidance to encourage us back into the workplace.
Read MoreCan I claim for Covid-19 business losses through business interruption insurance cover?
Read MoreDo furlough agreements with my staff need to be in writing?
Read MoreHave you been accused of posting something defamatory on social media? If so, this article explains what you need to do to limit the chances of being sued.
Read MoreUseful guidance on how hearings will be conducted during the pandemic
Read MoreCan you terminate a business contract due to the Covid-19 outbreak?
Read MoreDon’t be caught out by changes to employment law due this month, Bill Dhariwal highlights the key reforms
Read MoreOur family lawyers look at some of the frequently asked questions relating to family issues and the coronavirus
Read MoreThe types of cladding associated with the Grenfell tragedy and the ongoing repercussions for leaseholders
Read MoreThe legal services market is changing fast. The main regulatory body for solicitors, the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA), is introducing new standards and regulations in order to keep pace.
Read MoreKerry Leigh Upton discusses what types of cladding were associated with the Grenfell tragedy and the repercussions
Read MoreWill the courts listen to children when parents separate? Children do not usually have to go to court, but their needs are paramount.
Read MoreEasing the burden of taking Legal Action or receiving Legal Advice
Read MorePlanning to see your Children can be difficult when parents are separated
Read MoreAlternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, is any method used to facilitate the resolution of disputes outside of Court proceedings.
Read MoreBill Dhariwal and Sam Nolan explore planned changes for landlords and tenants under the Renters Rights Bill.
Read moreHere's everything you need to know in preparation for the upcoming changes to the Renters Reform Bill
Read moreThere are new regulations and an updated way to complete 'Right to Rent' checks.
Read moreThe Government is taking action on homes failing to meet the minimum energy rating
Read moreBill Dhariwal, Head of Litigation, analyses upcoming reforms of residential landlord and tenant law.
Read moreLandlords now have more options to recover rent arrears from tenants with three major restrictions in favour of tenants now removed.
Read moreDetails of the new regulations coming into force on the 1st October 2021
Read moreThe Charter for Social Housing: Social Housing White Paper was published on 17 November 2020.
Read moreThe commercial eviction ban has been extended until 30 June 2021.
Read moreCladding: Since the Grenfell Tower fire, the regulations surrounding fire safety, particularly regards cladding, have changed. Bill Dhariwal explores how these regulations could affect leaseholders and building owners.
Read moreResidential Landlord and Tenant Update – October 2020
Read moreOur civil litigation lawyers outline the process private residential landlords must now go through to regain possession of their property due to new Covid-19 rules
Read moreNew Notice Periods after 29 August 2020
Read moreCan landlords now proceed with court action?
Read moreBill Dhariwal asks whether, in view of a recent change in the law, landlords and letting agents must cease refusing to let properties to “DSS” tenants
Read moreThe government has further extended the restrictions on the ability of landlords to recover rent arrears from commercial tenants under business leases.
Read moreCovid-19 – A Quick Guide for Residential Property Landlords and Letting Agents
Read moreCommercial Rent Recovery – options for commercial landlords during Covid-19
Read moreThe Coronavirus Act 2020 and further government guidance have introduced a number of tenant friendly measures in order to lessen the impact of the pandemic.
Read moreA commercial landlord who wants a tenant to leave in order to redevelop must prove that they have a viable scheme and genuinely intend to carry it out.
Read moreBill Dhariwal and Sam Nolan explore planned changes for landlords and tenants under the Renters Rights Bill.
Read moreBill Dhariwal considers the implications of buying or holding property in a trust and identifies rules likely to be implemented.
Read moreWe thought it would be important to notify our clients, and the public in general, as to how Labour's manifesto relates to the housing sector.
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