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Twitter Facebook Linkedin Envelope (Article courtesy of the Homeowners Alliance) Leasehold v Freehold – what’s the difference? It may seem like technical legal language, but there are few things more important about your home than whether it is freehold or leasehold. It makes the difference between owning your own home outright, and having a landlord… Continue reading Difference between Leasehold and Freehold

  Stamp Duty Land Tax Contents Overview Residential property rates Rates for non-residential and mixed land and property Land and property transfers Shared ownership property Reliefs and exemptions Overview You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England and Northern Ireland. The tax… Continue reading What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)?

If you’ve ever bought or sold a property, then you have probably come across the term ‘property chain’ before. But what is a property chain and how does it affect you? What is a Property Chain? A property chain is a term used for buyers and sellers who are linked together in a sales transaction.… Continue reading What is a Property Chain?

You should be aware that in the event of a failure of a bank:- It is unlikely that Ola Leslie will be liable in negligence if client money is lost following the collapse of a deposit-taking institution, as long as we have placed the money in accordance with the Solicitors’ Accounts Rules (SARs). However, any… Continue reading Protection for client money held by solicitors following the collapse of a Bank

Solicitors offering a convenient remote Independent Legal Advice service, or witnessing and certification services via our London Bridge SE1 office. When you purchase or remortgage a property, there may be some elements which require receiving independent legal advice from a different solicitor within a different firm. A third party connected with your transaction may require… Continue reading Witnessing and certification services via our London Bridge SE1 office

Solicitors on the legal panel for Newbury Building Society Ola Leslie Solicitors LLP have been CQS accredited since February 2012 which was shortly after the scheme was launched. This provides mortgage lenders with the assurance that the solicitors who are acting for them and their borrowers will provide a very high standard of work. We… Continue reading Solicitors on the legal panel for Newbury Building Society

Solicitors on the legal panel for Newbury Building Society Ola Leslie Solicitors LLP have been CQS accredited since February 2012 which was shortly after the scheme was launched. This provides mortgage lenders with the assurance that the solicitors who are acting for them and their borrowers will provide a very high standard of work. We… Continue reading Solicitors on the legal panel for Newbury Building Society

Bridging Loan Solicitors for Offshore Companies in London Bridging Loan Solicitors in London For the right person and in the right circumstances bridging loans can be a useful and convenient form of funding. Bridging finance can be obtained for instance where a property owner wishes to purchase a new home but is unable to sell… Continue reading Bridging Loan Solicitors for Offshore Companies in London

Solicitors on the legal panel for Principality Building Society Ola Leslie Solicitors LLP have been CQS accredited since February 2012 which was shortly after the scheme was launched. This provides mortgage lenders with the assurance that the solicitors who are acting for them and their borrowers will provide a very high standard of work. We… Continue reading Solicitors on the legal panel for Principality Building Society

Solicitors on the legal panel for Paragon Mortgages Ola Leslie Solicitors LLP have been CQS accredited since February 2012 which was shortly after the scheme was launched. This provides mortgage lenders with the assurance that the solicitors who are acting for them and their borrowers will provide a very high standard of work. We also… Continue reading Solicitors on the legal panel for Paragon Mortgages for individuals and limited companies