Buying land to develop – Beware of restrictive covenants!
If you are considering purchasing land with a view to building or developing the land in some way, part of the legal process will involve…
Thinking of selling at auction?
There may be various reasons why selling a property at auction may be appealing, for example: a) The property may have been on the market…
Protecting Individual landlords – Potential Judicial Review Case
There are plans to bring a ‘judicial review’ case following the Government’s announcement in the Summer Budget 2015 for changes to taxation affecting individual…
Autumn Statement ‘hot off the press’ comments
Property Tax: Autumn Statement Announcements – By George! As 2015 has already seen George Osborne unveil two budgets, it is no surprise that the Chancellor’s…
An introduction to the property tax environment
Hello again! The dominant feature in UK property taxation since Spring 2012 has been one of change, change, change. I’ve considered some major developments here,…
Buy to Let – Assured Shorthold Tenancies and Lender’s Requirements
I have the pleasure of being able to work in Chester city centre which has many architecturally interesting old and new properties, many of which…
The Disaster of DIY Wills
A few weeks ago I was one of the guest speakers at the Property Developer’s Academy (PDA) training day in Birmingham. I always enjoy speaking…