From September you can add two storeys to your home without planning permission under new laws

Jul 24, 2020 | News

On Tuesday 21 July a series of planning measures were laid out in Parliament. From September 2020 homeowners will be able to add up to two storeys to a home without the need for full planning permission under new laws. The changes apply to detached properties and...

Completing Lasting Powers of Attorney during COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020 | Blog, Life Planning

New guidelines issued about how to complete Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) whilst lockdown/shielding provisions are still in force. If you want to make an LPA you can still do so whilst observing government guidance on self distancing, self isolating and...

**STAMP DUTY LAND TAX REDUCTION**

Jul 8, 2020 | News

We were thrilled to hear the Chancellor’s announcement today of an immediate reduction in Stamp Duty Land Tax(SDLT). The Chancellor has announced a temporary reduction in SDLT .If you purchase a residential  property after today and before the 1st April 2021 you will...

Proposed changes to York’s Streets

Jul 6, 2020 | News

City of York Council have announced that more streets in the City Centre are going to be pedestrianised to assist businesses following the recent COVID pandemic. Director and licensing expert, John Walker, of Guest Walker has provided his thoughts to the York Press in...

The Commercial Property World after 4th July

Jul 1, 2020 | Blog, Commercial Property and Business

These are strange times for everyone in the commercial property world, whether it’s builders/developers, landlords, tenants, shop owners or professional advisers. Yes, there are green shoots of recovery out there but the watch-word is “caution” for almost everybody....