Sarah is here to help house buyers and sellers get to grips with the conveyancing process. Here she highlights how you can take control of your property transaction… and provides a useful update on the SDLT rates.
Agricultural Property Relief from Inheritance Tax – the Older Farmer: a Case Study
Jonathan Midgley’s specialist Rural and Agricultural team recently concluded a case in which they achieved a successful outcome for the estate of a local farmer in the face of stiff opposition from HMRC.
Recent Legal Changes Affecting Ground Rents
Residential Property Partner Melanie Verth discusses the recent legal changes to ground rent rules and the effect on lessees of new long leasehold properties and existing leasehold properties.
Overage – Not Always a Good Idea
Rural and Agricultural Property Partner Jonathan Midgley discusses overage and why it may not always be a good idea.
Leasehold Property – Collective Enfranchisement
Read our briefing note on collective enfranchisement for residential leasehold property.
Farming Partnerships – Recording the Arrangement in Writing
Rural and Agricultural Property Partner, Jonathan Midgley, discusses the importance of recording farming partnership arrangements in writing.
The Stamp Duty (SDLT) ‘Holiday’ Extension
On 3rd March 2021, the Chancellor announced an extension to the temporary increase to the nil band rate of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) payable on residential property.
The Benefits of a Site Visit
Rural and Agricultural Property Partner, Jonathan Midgley, discusses the benefits of a site visit.