by Sarah Howe | Feb 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Bristol has been listed consistently The Times Best Places to Live in the UK and is increasingly becoming a place where more and more people want to live. Whether you’re buying a property for yourself, or a buy-to-let, Bristol is a great place to invest in. So what...
by Sarah Howe | Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Leasehold properties are common in Bristol, more so than in other areas of the country. In our conveyancing world, we see lots of properties that are subject to leases in Bristol, not just the usual flats in a block, but also semi-detached homes, maisonettes, and...
by Sarah Howe | Jan 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we begin January, the date of 31 March 2025 doesn’t seem so far away anymore. Why is that date significant? Well, it marks the end of the holiday on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the UK. That means that if you want to take advantage of the stamp duty holiday (and...
by Sarah Howe | Oct 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
For a long time, there has been consternation about leasehold properties in the UK. Of course, leasehold properties have their place. If you live in a house that has been converted into two separate properties, it makes sense that you share the cost of roof repairs,...
by Sarah Howe | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
The inquiry into the fire at Grenfell tower was in the news again recently, as the Phase 2 final report was published on 4 September 2024. The report made recommendations about making the construction industry safer, including ways to improve building regulations,...
by Sarah Howe | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Housing is always a hot topic politically. As Labour begins its time in Government, what can we expect from their plans for housing, and how will those plans affect homebuyers? Intentions to increase housing supply The pledge Labour shouts most loudly about is...
