The changes to the stamp duty rules for additional properties have finally been confirmed by the government with some modifications in response to previous criticisms. Although the intention of the policy is to reduce...
As a business owner or director, you wear many hats and separating work-life from home-life can be an important part of switching off. However, have you ever considered what would happen to your business if you became...
With the government pledging to build one million homes over the next five years, more of us look set to buy a brand new home in the future. 1. Make sure you know what you are buying Your new home may not be complete when...
As we live longer, more adults are marrying a second or third time. Divorce among the over-60s, otherwise known as ‘Silver Splitters’, has risen by a third in the past decade. While most adult children are happy that...
As property prices begin to rise, finding an affordable home can be a struggle, particularly if you are a first-time buyer. Jane Bohill, residential property lawyer at Warners Solicitors in Sevenoaks looks at some of the...
When negotiating the terms of your lease for commercial premises, agreeing the rent payable will be a prime concern, but so too should be the prospect of agreeing the rent review provisions, even though this may be a long...
Getting the best out of employees is one of the biggest challenges faced by managers. What managers can do to manage performance and, if necessary, how to dismiss an employee for poor performance? Poor performance can...
If you are buying a property with someone else, deciding whether you will own it as joint tenants or tenants in common may determine your respective shares in the property. In particular, couples who are not married, or in a...
For landlords in the private residential rental sector, having the right to regain control of your property when you need to is a vital power. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows landlords to end an assured shorthold...
Purpose-built student housing is a growth area as many universities renew or increase their housing stock, while demand for more traditional shared student houses remains high. The UK government recently relaxed the limits...