At Osbornes we advise employers, contractors and other property specialists in connection with any construction disputes arising out of a construction project.
Our construction litigation solicitors advise in relation to the following:
- Claims for unpaid fees by contractors
- Claims by employers for delay in completion and defective works
- Claims by employers for negligent designs or over certification
We have experience in court proceedings, mediation, arbitration and adjudication. We strive to ensure that we tailor our advice to our clients’ specific needs and therefore you can rest assured that the advice you receive is the best advice for you or your organisation.
Please contact us directly for some confidential advice.
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Law Commission recommendations have potential to change the face of the housing market – comment from Osbornes Law
Today the Law Commission of England and Wales published recommendations with the potential to transform home ownership, including making it easier and cheaper for homeowners to buy the freehold or extend their lease and making commonhold the preferred alternative to leasehold as a way of owning homes. Commenting on the proposals, Guy Osborn, head of […]
Read MorePost lockdown conditions have created a perfect time to buy a property
A short-term drop in housing prices caused by Covid-19 and the existing low cost of borrowing have created the ‘perfect time to buy a property’, according to a conveyancing expert. The housing market has reopened after being put on hold from mid-March as part of efforts to limit the spread of coronavirus, leading to a […]
Read MoreLatest advice from Government – buyers urged not to move home during the Coronavirus pandemic
Speaking to the onthemarket.com today Simon Nosworthy, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Osbornes Law said: “If parties have exchanged contracts and are completing soon we are doing everything we can to listen to our clients and their requirements, but also ensuring that they understand the advice from the government and following this as best they […]
Read MoreCo-buying a property with friends – the pros and cons
For many young people getting on the property ladder is just a dream, with spiralling house prices making it impossible for many to buy a home. As a result, more and more are pooling their financial resources with friends to co-buy a property. But what do you need to do and is this a safe […]
Read MoreNew Year, New Lease – Leasehold Reforms
Following consultation, in 2018, and having received over 2600 responses to the consultation, on the 9th January 2020 the Law Commission published its recommendations for simplifying the process by which Tenants can acquire their freeholds or extend their leases. The aim of the reforms are to make it simpler and cheaper for Tenants to buy […]
Read MoreFirst-time buyer stamp duty exemption – don’t get caught out
By Simon Nosworthy, Head of Residential Conveyancing at Osbornes Law Stamp duty is the bane of every home buyer, with only first-time buyers being exempt from paying the tax, if they purchase properties for less than £300,000. The first-time buyer stamp duty exemption has undoubtedly helped increase the number of people getting on the property […]
Read MoreEMA Decision: Permission Granted to Appeal
On the 1st March the EMA was granted permission to appeal on condition that they continue to comply with their lease obligations pending any appeal. The property sector will therefore need to wait to see if the EMA pursue an appeal and if so, whether their efforts will result in the decision of Judge Marcus […]
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