How do I get onto the Property Ladder? And what is a Shared Ownership Property?

  What is a Shared Ownership Property? Sometimes housing associations can confuse buyers when purchasing shared ownership properties as when you are choosing how much of a share you can purchase the rent payable to the housing association will differ. Housing Associations can sell shares to you starting from 25%; the larger your share the… Continue reading

How do I get onto the Property Ladder? And what is a Shared Ownership Property?

Ola Leslie Solicitors London Bridge offer diverse Fixed Fee Conveyancing on Bridging Loans, Lease Options, Contract Races, Option Agreements, High Net Worth, Lock Out Agreements, Overage Agreements & More…

Ola Leslie Solicitors provide all clients with a bespoke conveyancing service tailored to meet individual needs. Not all cases are the same and the nature of the transaction or the value of the property might mean that your case needs to be treated differently. Our experience in this area led us to create a specialised… Continue reading Ola Leslie Solicitors London Bridge offer diverse Fixed Fee Conveyancing on Bridging Loans, Lease Options, Contract Races, Option Agreements, High Net Worth, Lock Out Agreements, Overage Agreements & More…

Stamp Duty Mitigation Schemes

There is currently an investigation being carried out by the government to amend the loopholes in tax laws which have increased the use of various tax avoidance schemes. HMRC and government officials have been on high alert and have initiated investigations as a result of the establishment of the Finance Bill 2011. There is now… Continue reading Stamp Duty Mitigation Schemes

Bridging Loan Solicitors in London Bridge

  For the right person and in the right circumstances bridging finance 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 their current property, or if you are close to completion on a… Continue reading

Bridging Loan Solicitors in London Bridge

Chancel Repair Liability – Frequently Asked Questions – What is Chancel Repair Liability?

  The House of Lords’ decision in the 2007 case of Aston Cantlow and Wilmcote v Wallbank emphasised the importance of having to protect oneself against chancel repair liability when purchasing a property. The Wallbanks spent seven years arguing against this liability however it all resulted in them being left with a repair bill of… Continue reading

Chancel Repair Liability – Frequently Asked Questions – What is Chancel Repair Liability?

Certified Copies of ID, HMLR Form ID1 & ID2 & Statutory Declarations – Solicitors in London Bridge

Certified Copies of ID and Proof of Address A certified copy is a copy of a primary document, that is endorsed to confirm that it is a true copy of the primary document. A certified copy may be required for official government or court purposes and for commercial purposes such as for financial or legal matters. It… Continue reading Certified Copies of ID, HMLR Form ID1 & ID2 & Statutory Declarations – Solicitors in London Bridge

Fees to be Introduced for Employment Tribunal claims

  Fees of £1200 for bringing an unfair dismissal claim will be introduced next summer, the government has announced. This is a significant change from the current system where bringing a claim is free of charge. Under the plans, claims for unpaid wages, holiday pay and redundancy would be labelled ‘level one’ and pay an… Continue reading Fees to be Introduced for Employment Tribunal claims

New Stamp Duty Rate of 7% for Properties Over £2m

  A new rate of 7% will be introduced where the chargeable consideration for a residential property is more than £2 million. This will have effect where the effective date (normally the date of completion) is on or after 22 March 2012, unless the contract was entered into before that date. An even higher rate… Continue reading New Stamp Duty Rate of 7% for Properties Over £2m

Agency Worker Regulations – Change to Qualifying Periods

  Legislation came into force on 1 October 2011, giving agency workers the same entitlement to the same basic employment and working conditions (pay, annual leave, rest breaks etc)  as if they had been recruited directly, if and when they complete a qualifying period of 12weeks in the same job. In essence after 12 weeks… Continue reading Agency Worker Regulations – Change to Qualifying Periods

Newbuy- New House Buying Scheme Launched

  A new housing buying scheme was launched today for first time buyers and home movers. The NewBuy scheme aims to assist buyers who have a deposit of at least 5 per cent to buy a new build home. This is a smaller deposit than is normally required. The scheme will allow more borrowers to… Continue reading Newbuy- New House Buying Scheme Launched