The government introduced a wide-reaching ban on tenant fees at the beginning of this month. Sabrina Rahman highlights how landlords must respond to the changes… I understand tenants can no longer be charged for various services, such as referencing. How will this affect me as a landlord? Back in February Read more…
GET IT RIGHT FIRST TIME: Sarah is here to help first time buyers get to grips with the conveyancing process. This month, she discusses stamp duty and the new rules for filing a return… My solicitor says there is no stamp duty to pay on the house I am buying, Read more…
We are now benefiting from the knowledge and experience of two of the city’s most highly regarded residential property experts. Steve Hinshelwood and John Outram have joined Taylor&Emmet as consultants, to help drive and develop our residential conveyancing business. Steve will be working with department head, Neil Riley, to identify Read more…
If you cohabit and don’t have a will, your property could be at risk if one of you dies. Our wills and probate experts answer your questions about making or reviewing a will. If you have a query you would like them to address, email marketing@tayloremmet.co.uk I’ve owned a property Read more…
Are you part of an unmarried couple who live together? Do you believe you have the same rights as your married counterparts? If so, you are not alone. There are 3.3 million cohabiting families in this country and the number continues to rise year on year. We are supporting Cohabitation Read more…
Slow sales and unexpected costs are two of the biggest bugbears for those buying or selling a house. This month, Ross looks at two prime examples. My solicitor has advised me that a plan needs to be prepared for the property I am selling. As this is an additional cost, Read more…
“I’ve made a Will so my executors won’t need to obtain Probate”. Whilst many people may believe this to be true, it is in fact a common misconception and whilst it might be the case that Probate isn’t required to deal with a deceased person’s estate, the existence of a Read more…
For a business owner an injury or unexpected loss of capacity, even if only temporary, can have a significant impact to the day to day running of the business. To ensure that a business continues to operate successfully in these circumstances, all business owners (sole traders, partners and company directors) Read more…
Proactive buyers and sellers keep the conveyancing process going. This month, Ross take a look at a few points you may need to address along the way… I am a keen gardener and I would like to take my greenhouse with me when I move. Can I do this? A Read more…
Unfortunately when you rent out a property, it does not always run smoothly. In this month’s column, we look at some of the problems that can arise and possible solutions… Rent arrears If your tenant owes more than eight weeks’ rent, you have a right to take the property back. As Read more…