Category: Residential property
The Latest Obstacle for Landlords
From 1st April 2016 the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) payable by you on the purchase of a […]
Record Year for the Property team
It has been another record breaking year for our property team. The new members to the department have certainly been […]
Introducing Ashley Dixon, Property Solicitor
Ridley & Halls residential property team takes on newly qualified solicitor Ashley Dixon to join the ever growing team. Ashley qualified […]
Flood Misery for Home Owners
House purchases are falling through in flood zone areas because buyers are unable to arrange buildings insurance. Many lenders require […]
My Property is Unregistered – Should I Worry?
Some time ago it became compulsory to register a transfer of ownership of property – in this area the trigger […]
Property Fraud and How to Avoid it
Unfortunately we have all heard about identity theft but a new worrying trend is that of property fraud. It was […]
Happy Families? Moving in with Mum
Living on your own can be lonely, especially as you grow older. For many families the logical answer is that […]
Should You, as a Joint Buyer of a Property, Ringfence Your Deposit?
People buying a property together risk losing their investment if they don’t seek legal advice first. Cohabiting couples, friends or […]
Thousands Help Protect Themselves Against Property Fraud by Signing Up for Land Registry’s Property Alert Service
In its first year, over 19,000 people have signed up to Land Registry’s free Property Alert service. The award-winning service […]
Ever Seen the Ads Promising to Buy Your Property Regardless of Price, Area or Condition? Caution Advised!
A property owner needing to sell property fast may ‘take a punt’ of achieving an early sale in the traditional […]
