Longer tenancies are now in the frame, but the idea, says Frances Burkinshaw, isn’t new. Sadly, recent changes to the rules are a backward step.
Read MoreRegister of beneficial owners explained
The Government is calling for evidence from property investors on a new register of offshore investors owning UK property. Samantha Hook reports.
Read MoreHow to list a leasehold legally
Jordan Page, from law firm Hart Brown, outlines the main factors that should be included in the sales particulars, when listing a leasehold property.
Read MoreWhy the government wants to introduce a lettings fee ban
The Government has launched a consultation paper on its proposal to ban letting agent fees, but, says Sheila Manchester, it’s more a ‘done deal’ than a proposal.
Read MoreExpert opinion: owning a share of the freehold
Barrister Mark Loveday sheds light on the implications and the deeper meaning of owning a share of the freehold of a flat.
Read MoreTaxing problem of why house builds are stalling
David Hannah, Principal Consultant at Cornerstone Group, says that common misconceptions about taxes are causing housing projects across the country to stall.
Read MoreAnti-money laundering – comply or die!
…can save your business! Recent legal cases on conveyancing fraud and Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance suggest that you take AML compliance very seriously, says Andrea Kirkby.
Read MoreWhen is a garden the right size?
Size matters. Can a garden be too big? When is a garden too small? Rachel Johnston, at Stacks Property Search, lays down the law(n).
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