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Navigating the complexities of boundary maintenance when buying a new home
Posted: 10/07/2024
‘I have moved into my new house, but I am not sure who is responsible for maintenance of the boundary. What do I do?’ It is not unusual to receive this as a call from the buyer post-completion when, for example, the fence at the rear of the property collapses (think of the storms last year) and the buyer has no idea of who is responsible for fixing it......>>
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill: mission impossible?
Posted: 23/01/2024
The mission which Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, has chosen to accept is to transform the current residential leasehold system, which he says is a ‘cynical money making scam’, into a system fit for the twenty-first century, so that a home is a ‘home’ and not someone else’s investment. Squaring up to fight......>>
Where a river runs through it – what to consider when buying a riverside property
Posted: 13/10/2023
If you are thinking of purchasing a riverside property, there are a few points to bear in mind. First, the type of river, and whether it is a tidal or non-tidal river, has a bearing on the presumption of ownership of the riverbed. The legal presumption is that, if a river flows into the sea and the tide affects it, the riverbed is owned by the Crown......>>
Teaching points: converting schools to homes
Posted: 03/10/2023
The redevelopment of former schools into residential units presents an opportunity to repurpose unused property into housing. This was already an opportunity that some developers were taking, but given recent headlines on RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete) and the temporary closures it has led to, some schools may have......>>
Stamp Duty on shared ownership property explained
Posted: 07/10/2022
While we always stress to our clients who sell shared ownership property that they should never give advice or guidance to customers on the complexities of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), we do believe it is helpful for sales professionals to have an understanding of shared ownership SDLT......>>

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