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With 5,200 Parishes in England and Wales having some land within its Parish the subject of Chancel Repair Liability, and the likelihood that the Liability is going to be more vigorously pursued by the Church of England in the period up to 13th October 2013, we produce an Update on what this Liability is. It has… Continue reading GUIDANCE NOTES ON CHANCEL REPAIR LIABILITY

On the 1st October 2011, we will see one of the biggest changes in terms of who is responsible for the upkeep of foul sewers and surface water sewers. It will wholly change the relationship between Property Owner and the Sewage Undertaker. These changes have been brought about by Section 105 Water Industry Act 1991 and a… Continue reading GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE CHANGES TO DRAINAGE

GUIDANCE NOTE LEASEHOLDERS RIGHTS OF ACQUISITION OF THE FREEHOLD TO A HOUSE In a number of areas in England and Wales it was a common practice for Developers in the early part of the twentieth century to sell a new build house as a Leasehold.    A Leasehold means the right to own a Property for… Continue reading LEASEHOLDERS RIGHTS OF ACQUISITION OF THE FREEHOLD TO A HOUSE

What is a Shared Ownership Lease A) This is a Scheme which allows prospective house / flat owners, who are unable to buy a Property outright to acquire a share in the Property. The remaining share being retained by an Organisation which is “ A Registered Provider” (usually Housing Associations or Local Authorities)..

For the vast majority of people who own only one property which is there “one and main” residence, Capital Gains Tax will not be a factor. However for people who own more than one property because they have a property portfolio or are a Buy to Let Landlord, this Guidance Note should be read and… Continue reading CAPITAL GAINS TAX