Major change to planning laws in Cornwall coming in January
Cornwall will start charging the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) from 1st January 2019. The looming…
February 27, 2024 By Sarah-Jane Williams-Cole
Property Claims – is a verbal agreement binding?
The short answer is no, verbal agreements in relation to property are not binding. This…
February 9, 2024 By Anna Garde-Evans
Green leases – improving the environment
With Government targets to reach Net Zero by 2050, legislative policies have been starting to…
January 15, 2024 By Tim Walmsley
Looking for a warmer home this winter? Best ways to heat your home
With the summer evenings drawing to a close and the chilly winter nights on the…
November 9, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Buying A House With Your Parents – key considerations
In the last 12 months, we have seen a sharp increase in adult children buying…
October 20, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Farming & Divorce – valuing the farm property
When a farm is involved in divorce proceedings, there are often additional issues that need…
September 27, 2023 By Kai Whicker
Properties next to water – Riparian rights and liabilities
Having access to water can be a very valuable right, whether that is to use…
September 27, 2023 By Richard Bagwell
What is the difference between ‘Joint Tenants’ and ‘Tenants in Common’?
Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common? If you are purchasing a property with your unmarried…
September 27, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Stamp Duty Land Tax – Multiple Dwellings Relief
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable on acquisitions of residential freehold land where valuable…
September 27, 2023 By Ben Wheeler
Enfranchisement – how residential leaseholders can buy their rental property
How can enfranchisement help you buy your residential rental property? Enfranchisement allows leaseholders to buy…
September 27, 2023 By Tim Walmsley
Is Flood Re on it’s way?
Storm Desmond battered the North West of England less than a week ago. Our television…
June 29, 2023 By Stephens Scown
Is your property fit for habitation? New Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act comes into force March 2019
The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act…
May 31, 2023 By Helen Thomas