Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Rishi Sunak is considering an overhaul to CGT which could lead to those with second homes and buy-to-let properties paying tens of thousands of pounds more in tax when they come to sell.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Whilst the housing market is in lockdown, there may be opportunity to get your house in order to speed up selling your home when the restrictions lift.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
There is no denying that in recent times the headlines relating to the London property market have been less than positive.
Headline after headline describe the capital’s property market as ‘fragile’ and ‘stagnant’ – and yet it’s housing market is often considered the envy of every other major city in the UK (and the world). So what exactly is going on with the London property market?
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
The rules surrounding chancel repair liability can be traced back hundreds of years – however the ancient liability remains just as relevant to homeowners and buyers today.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Exchanging contracts on a house sale can be a highly exciting, but also a stressful time. But what will happen if for whatever reason you fail to exchange? In this blog which originally appeared in The Financial Times, Zainab, our head of the London residential property team explains what this could mean for the house sale?
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Blockchain has been hailed the second generation of the internet and is better known for being the technology behind cryptocurrencies. The use of blockchain however, goes beyond cryptocurrencies and can be applied to a number of industries. A recent example being, Microsoft and Ernest & Young’s joint project which looks to find a more efficient way of managing royalty payments in the gaming industry. Blockchain is likely to transform a number of industries and property is no exception.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
The recent appeal in Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya [2018] EWCA Civ 1082 (heard together with the appeal P&P Property Ltd v Owen White & Catlin LLP) highlights important considerations for property practitioners, professionals and in particular the public.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Top UK 100 law firm Royds Withy King has strengthened its London Residential Property team with the appointment of new Associate Matthew Crockford.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
The Disciplinary Panel today (22 December 2017) announced its decision in the case of Hughie Morrison who was charged with, and admitted, a breach of rule (G)2.1 of the Rules of Racing in respect of the finding of the prohibited …
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
The general manager of a charity which helps retired and injured jockeys to retrain and pursue second careers has been named the winner of a new horseracing community award.
Posted by Andrew Chalk, Partner
Having been helping people to move home for over 25 years, I’ve seen some funny and unusual things, but here are a few timeless classics: