Posted by Mark Ollier on April 17th 2020 in SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES .
The Government has now brought the Coronavirus Act 2020 into force. This Act implements a number of temporary changes to the way the private rented sector operates.
The package of reforms to help renters announced are -
Posted by Mark Ollier on October 17th 2018 in AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL AFFAIRS , All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , DISPUTES AND CLAIMS , FAMILY , MOVING HOUSE , POWERS OF ATTORNEY AND THE COURT OF PROTECTION , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES , WILLS, TRUSTS AND ESTATES .
Choosing a Solicitor?
As a regular subscriber to Which magazine, I was immensely gratified to see the booklet enclosed which their latest issue dealing with “Planning your Next House Move”
They recommend choosing specialists to carry out the legal work and say that solicitors offer a wider range of legal services than...
Posted by Mark Ollier on July 2nd 2018 in All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES .
We have seen a recent trend where both Landlords and Tenants attempt to negotiate and complete new commercial leases especially for retail premises without obtaining professional advice, either from lawyers or from specialist surveyors. Given the complexity of the law relating to commercial leases, this is bound to cause problems...
Posted by Mark Ollier on October 12th 2017 in All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , MOVING HOUSE , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES .
The next 12 months will be a challenging time for buy-to-let investors as tax changes take effect, the stamp duty surcharge continues to bite and new rules come into play with regard to lettings.
Landlords face changes to Mortgage Tax Relief which will be phased in from April 2017. The Society...
Posted by Mark Ollier on October 20th 2016 in All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES .
A Tribunal case has been reported about using a residential flat for Airbnb accommodation. In this case a Lease contained a covenant not use the premises… “for any purpose whatsoever other than as a private residence”.
Air Bnb is a letting room website – (there are others!) – whereby ordinary members...
Posted by Mark Ollier on March 23rd 2015 in All , COMMERCIAL PROPERTY , SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES .
We are certain that all of our clients are now familiar with the requirement to provide an Energy Performance Certificate for any building that is being sold or let and furthermore are aware that the EPC Rating must be put on the property particulars and no marketing can commence until...