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Benefits of Voluntary First Registration
Land or property must be registered for the first time if it is currently unregistered when you take ownership or someone new takes ownership of it or if you mortgage it.
Plan Ahead with a Lasting Power of Attorney
The numbers of registrations of Lasting Powers of Attorney have increased over the years as people plan ahead
What is Stamp Duty and who pays?
Our simple guide to Stamp Duty Land Tax – do you need to pay it?
Claudia’s Law comes into force
Claudia’s Law, officially known as Guardianship (Missing Persons) Act 2017, came into force 31st July 2019.
What landlords need to know about the Tenant Fees Act 2019
If you’re a landlord who lets residential properties, here’s all you need to know about the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Why do I need to provide ID to my solicitor / conveyancer?
Find out why under new government regulations clients must now provide ID to prove who they are.
What is Grant of Probate and why do I need it?
Our dedicated Life Planning team explain the process of ‘probate’ and why it’s needed.
Flushing out what lies beneath: why we need to talk about sewers and drains
It’s important to know the location of sewers and drains near your property. Read our latest blog to find out why.
A review of the York Retail Market
Our review of the challenges and opportunities for the retail market in 2019.
Residential Property Conveyancing Explained: Buying a Home
A simple guide to the legal process of buying a property.