Posted by Jacqui Walton, Paralegal (Senior)
Government restrictions on tenant evictions by landlords have now been lifted (on 20 September). But there is unlikely to be an immediate spike in evictions following new eviction protocols and a backlog of cases.
Posted by Jacqui Walton, Paralegal (Senior)
All ongoing residential housing possession actions are suspended for an initial period of 90 days with further scope for a further period of extension thereafter.
Posted by Caroline Preist, Partner
The Government on 1 April 2018 announced that it is to introduce a mandatory scheme to protect tenants and landlords from rogue property and lettings agents.
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 Rebecca Allinson, Associate
A solicitor with a degree in both Law and Sport and Exercise Science, and a love of travel has joined the expanding residential property team at UK Top 100 law firm, Royds Withy King, in Bath.
Posted by Robert Collins, Partner
Earlier this month, our Wiltshire Private Wealth team hosted an outdoor pursuits day for some of our key referrers and contacts. Guests took part in blind 4×4 driving, quad bikes, and clay pigeon and speed pistol shooting at Owl Lodge near Cosham. A real hoot was had by all!
Posted by Robert Collins, Partner
This July, our Swindon and Marlborough offices hosted a multi activity day at Teampursuits in Lacock. Guests from Humberts, Strakers, Ashton Mill, Bourlet Consulting , Morris Owen, Prospect Hospice and Winkworth, to name a few, took part in activities such as archery, clay pigeon shooting, quad biking and blind 4×4 driving!
Posted by Robert Collins, Partner
Sarah Thomson is the latest solicitor to join our expanding residential property team in Wiltshire.
Posted by Marianne Johns, Senior Associate
A recent High Court decision has emphasised two important principles when buying a property: only exchange contracts when you are confident you will have the funds and are ready to complete, and always obtain a survey before you exchange. It is the buyer who stands to lose out by not taking these fundamental steps.
Posted by Robert Collins, Partner
In his Autumn Statement on 3 December 2014 George Osborne announced welcome changes in the way Stamp Duty and Land Tax (SDLT) is calculated which came into effect at midnight. This is good news for most buyers as the tax …