The Hidden Cost of Party Wall Works

The Party Wall etc Act 1996 (“the Act”) applies where works are proposed to any structure separating buildings or parts of buildings, boundary walls and excavations near neighbouring buildings. Its purpose is to give a building owner a statutory...

How To Get A Refund? The 2% SDLT Surcharge for Non-UK Residents

For buyers of property in the UK, understanding the intricacies of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is crucial. One significant aspect, for those buyers of residential property who do not reside in the UK, is the 2% surcharge introduced for non-residents on 1...

Covenants - The Benefits of Knowing

Your property is likely to be one of your most valuable assets and it is important that you know what you can and cannot do on your property and what your neighbours can and cannot do on their properties. When you buy a property there will often be...

Property Development - Getting it right by CBG Law

Having spent months searching, you have now found a site which, if it had planning permission, you think would perfect for development. You negotiate very hard with the seller of the land and agree a price. You instruct solicitors who suggest entering into...
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