22 November 2017
Budget 2017 - Stamp Duty Land Tax "abolished" for first time buyers
As part of the government’s commitment to “fix” the housing market, many had predicted that today’s budget would include SDLT reforms. The budget did not disappoint, introducing reforms for first time buyers, but did it go far enough?
14 November 2017
Is it RIP for the RPI?
Earlier this year, the Office for National Statistics published a statement saying that the Retail Price Index (RPI) "is a flawed measure of inflation with serious shortcomings and we do not recommend its use.”
8 November 2017
Beware the complexities of overage
The recent case of Sparks v Biden, in which the court implied a term into an option agreement, is another case in a long line which highlights the difficulties with agreeing and drafting overage provisions.
27 October 2017
Separate Representation and ‘reluctant lenders’ – know how to get the result you need!
Rarely do I write a blog with such personal input or knowledge. However, I am currently going through the exciting (and stressful) process of buying my first flat. I had never before considered that the right to choose my own legal representation would cause an issue for our lender. However, if you are about to embark on this journey I implore you to read on, so you know how to deal with lenders and get the result you need to ensure that this right is not swept from under your feet.
28 September 2017
Lights, Camera, Legal Action - Are Verbally Agreed Heads of Terms of a Filming Location Agreement Binding?
Parties in commercial property transactions tend to agree heads of terms in writing and then leave it to their lawyers to polish the wording of the lease before the tenant goes into occupation.