If you’re a residential property landlord, or intend to become one, then you may have seen the headlines and articles appearing over recent months regarding forthcoming changes to the law which will affect the rights of both you and your tenants. Under the Housing Act 1988 and, specifically, Section 21 of the Act, private sector…
Whilst identity crime is now commonplace in our technology-driven society, many people are unaware that property can also be subject to ‘identity’ fraud. Despite property being the most valuable asset most people will own many are still careless with land and buildings. It is highly advisable for owners of large portfolios to ensure that their…
If you have recently bought or are in the process of buying your own house, you may have come across the term ‘Chancel Repair Liability’, a form of taxation which strikes fear into the hearts of property lawyers and which is set to become a hot topic. So, what is a ‘Chancel’? The Chancel is…
Across the UK, estate agents and law firms have reported incidents of fraudsters attempting to hack into email chains between house buyers or sellers and their solicitors. Buying and selling property can be a stressful time for both parties, so the recent spate of incidents reported across the country is something we have been keeping…
Registration of manorial rights against your home Landowners and residents of rural communities have recently been receiving notices from the Land Registry about rights over their land. Why is this and should you be concerned? The simple answer is ‘no’. The spate of notices served by the Land Registry does not just affect rural landowners…