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12.8.2024 | Simon Nosworthy

Buying a Second Home

Guide to buying a second home Almost three-quarters of a million households in England own a second home, according to...

27.5.2024 | Amber Krishnan-Bird

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 2024

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform bill was one of the last pieces of legislation to make it through Parliament on...

22.3.2024 | James Mayall

The Death of Section 21: A Review of the...

The 2019 Conservative Manifesto made a commitment to end “no fault evictions”. This has now been set out in the proposed...

22.3.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Client successful in TOLATA proceedings

The case related to proceedings under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (“TOLATA”) in respect of joint...

23.1.2024 |

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill and Service...

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill was introduced to Parliament on 27 November 2023 with the aim of delivering on the government’...

23.1.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Will 2024 bring changes to the conveyancing process?

The National Trading Standard Estate and Letting Agency Team (NTSELAT) has recently released new guidance relating to information on both...

23.1.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Know your Rights (of Way)

If you have a question or concern over a right of way on your property, it is important to seek...

23.1.2024 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Party Wall Etc Act 1996 v Common Law

The case of Power & Kyson & Shah [2023] EWICA Civ 239 brought in question the interrelationship between common law and the...

8.11.2023 | Amber Krishnan-Bird

Leasehold update: A new Leasehold and Freehold Bill...

Yesterday, 7th November 2023, in the King’s Speech we heard the following: “My Ministers will bring forward a bill to...

27.10.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

The Building Safety Act 2022

This much awaited Act was introduced into Parliament on 5th May 2021 as a consequence of the Hackitt Report on Building...

22.8.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

“Reasonableness” of Service Charges

It is well known that the relevant costs that a landlord incurs in the provision of services, repairs improvements, maintenance...

19.5.2023 | Simon Nosworthy

Declaration of Trust for Property

If you are buying a property jointly, you may want to consider making a declaration of trust to record your...

11.5.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Lease Extension Negligence

What is Lease Extension Negligence? Solicitors Negligence when a Tenant claims a new lease of a flat under the Leasehold...

11.5.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Overlooking Nuisance Claims

Overlooking Nuisance Claims – net curtains not necessarily! I refer to the article https://osborneslaw.com/blog/overlooking-nuisance-claims-buy-some-net-curtains/ which concerned the...

10.5.2023 | Amber Krishnan-Bird

Government Announces Leasehold Reforms

The government announced in 2021 the introduction of various leasehold reforms which will affect the leasehold system for properties in England...

13.2.2023 | Maria Elliot

Transfer of Equity Stamp Duty

Do I Pay Stamp Duty Land Tax When Transferring Property into My Partner’s Name? When it comes to property...

13.2.2023 | Maria Elliot

Shared Ownership Stamp Duty

Do you pay stamp duty on shared ownership? When you buy a new shared ownership property, you are given two...

8.2.2023 | Jema Thaker

Severance of a Joint Tenancy

Severing a Joint Tenancy Normally, when couples buy a property together they do so as joint tenants. This means they...

8.2.2023 | Jema Thaker

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants

Tenants in Common vs Joint Tenants: Which is best for buying a property together? When buying a property with someone...

5.2.2023 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Japanese Knotweed: Knot in my backyard again!

Many will have read the recent case in which a furniture designer pursued his seller successfully after he moved into...

20.1.2023 | Simon Nosworthy

Stamp duty tax to remain the same until 2025

Good news for buyers as the current SDLT rates will remain until 2025 Buyers looking to purchase this year will be...

23.9.2022 | Simon Nosworthy

First-time buyer stamp duty exemption

Stamp duty is the bane of every home buyer, with only first-time buyers being exempt from paying the tax if...

30.8.2022 | Lisa Pepper

What is a transfer of equity?

Transfer of equity in divorce Transfer of equity refers to the process of transferring part or all of a property...

9.6.2022 | Shilpa Mathuradas

TOLATA Claims

What are trusts of land? Property ownership is not always a straightforward legal issue, particularly where the parties are cohabitees...

8.6.2022 | James Mayall

Right to Light Explained

What is the Right to Light? The right to light is a type of ‘easement’ – a legal right giving property...

8.6.2022 | James Mayall

Landlords and the Dangers of Rent-to-Rent

Rent-to-Rent refers to the practice of landlords letting a whole property to a tenant (usually a limited company), which is...

6.4.2022 | Shilpa Mathuradas

The End of Ground Rents

The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 It has been confirmed that The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 will come into...

9.11.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Can I Still Claim Adverse Possession?

What is Adverse Possession aka Squatters’ Rights? The principle of “adverse possession” commonly known as “squatters rights” is a principle...

5.10.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Buying a Property with a Party Wall Agreement

Introduction to buying a house with a party wall agreement Buying a property can already be a stressful process but...

26.6.2021 | Shilpa Mathuradas

The Risks Of Buying Properties Off Plan!

Buying Property Off Plan The Daily Mail reported that 300 families a week have to move into shoddy newly built homes....

30.1.2021 | Guy Osborn

Making Alterations to a Leasehold Property

What is a Leasehold Property? There are two main types of property in England and Wales, freehold and leasehold property....

5.1.2021 | Simon Nosworthy

How To Sell Your Home: 10 Top Tips

Top 10 Tips for Selling Your Home Thinking about marketing your property for sale? Simon Nosworthy, Conveyancing Solicitor at Osbornes, sets...

8.5.2020 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Easements Explained

What is an Easement? An easement is the right to use someone else’s land or property that you do...

6.2.2020

‘Glass in Hand’ Lecture – Should we be nervous...

Hampstead residents will be able to find out about their legal rights when trees damage or overhang their property, next...

11.10.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Government eviction reforms “risk increasing delays”

Government plans to end so-called ‘no fault’ evictions – and at the same time expand what amounts to a good reason...

18.7.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

New Builds, Poor Standards!

This week’s Dispatches programme examined allegations of shoddy standards, poor customer care and excessive profits from one of Britain’...

22.5.2019 | Maria Elliot

What Is Equity Release?

Equity release is a type of financial product available to homeowners which allows them to access some of the equity...

10.4.2019 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Tenant Fees Act 2019 – Landlords & Letting Agents be Warned

On 12 February 2019, the Tenant Fees Bill received Royal Assent and comes into effect on the 1 June 2019 The Act prevents landlord...

25.3.2019

London property ‘hotspots’

Property professionals across the country have made their predictions as to what is in store for the property market over...

23.9.2018 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Licensing for Houses in Multiple Occupation to be...

In an attempt to raise standards for all relevant Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), changes are afoot and come into...

30.1.2018 | Guy Osborn

Understanding Your Lease

The security of shelter is a basic human requirement and is even more important if we have a family or...

31.10.2017 | Shilpa Mathuradas

Airbnb Ruling (Nemcova v Fairfield)

Shilpa Mathuradas examines the case of Nemcova v Fairfield Rents Ltd. In this case, The Upper Tribunal considered whether a...