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Proposed Reform of Residential Leasehold Properties
The government asked the Law Commission to produce proposals to simplify the leasehold process and provide a fairer deal for leaseholders.
New Help to Buy scheme is open for applications
The new Help to Buy scheme, will replace the current Help to Buy scheme, will come into place from 1 April 2021 and run until March 2023.
Do you have a Lasting Power of Attorney?
A recent case which hit the headlines last month shows why having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place is important
Time is Running Out to Benefit from the Stamp Duty Holiday!
To benefit from the stamp duty holiday we would recommend that you aim to make an offer on your dream home by the end of this month.
ACT NOW TO CLAIM UP TO £10K FROM THE GOVERNMENT TOWARDS HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Time is running out to take advantage of these funds to use towards energy efficient improvements to your home.
Protecting your digital assets
A recent survey revealed that online consumers have an average of £42,000 in digital assets. But what happens to these when we die or lose capacity? Can provision be made for them in your Will?
COVID-19 UPDATE: MOVING HOME
The Government has announced that as from 0:01am Saturday 17th October, York will move into Tier 2 (High alert). What does this mean for moving home in our area?
Completing Lasting Powers of Attorney during COVID-19
New guidelines have been issued about how to complete Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA’s) whilst lockdown/shielding provisions are still in force.
The Commercial Property World after 4th July
These are strange times for everyone in the commercial property world, whether it’s builders/developers, landlords, tenants, shop owners or professional advisers.
UPDATE: Buying and Selling during COVID-19
We in the Conveyancing department are delighted at the Government’s decision to “unlock” the housing market!