Overage Agreements – a popular, but potentially risky route for a seller to try to secure a share in any future uplift in the value of the land that they are selling. To explain, an Overage Agreement is an agreement between a buyer and seller,...
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As the demand for housing continues to rise year on year, many landowners are looking at the possibility of selling their land to developers. Given the flexibility of such agreements, Option Agreements are becoming an increasingly popular choice for...
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It is well-documented that house prices have increased and the recent end to the Stamp Duty Land Tax break has meant the property industry has been in overdrive over the past few months. There are still looking to take perhaps their first step into...
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This year we were proud to continue our support of Carer’s Week, which ran from 7th June – 13th June. Carers Week is an annual campaign set up to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and recognise the...
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When resolving a dispute about matrimonial assets on separation and divorce, the basic starting point is that of meaningful disclosure on both sides. It regularly comes as an unwanted surprise to our clients to be asked about not just the assets...
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Seeking a divorce can happen for a variety of reasons and can end up being a complicated and stressful process. The reasons for divorce can be wide-ranging; from no longer being in love with your spouse to violent behaviour or infidelity. Generally,...
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What Is An Estoppel? An estoppel is an equitable remedy that can be raised to prevent a person from going back on their word where it would be unfair for them to be permitted to do as it would result in creating an injustice. There are various...
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Abuse, regardless of age, is an unfortunate aspect of our society. Young or old; being abused does not discriminate however the most vulnerable of our society are most at risk. Elder abuse is considerably more common than we’d want it to be with...
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When agreeing on a commercial lease it's important you know exactly what you're doing. With these top 5 tips, you'll be better prepared to take on a new lease. Term How long do you want the lease to be? Most leases offered on the market...
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For those currently in the process of trying to buy or sell a property, they will be well aware of the extension to the Stamp Duty Land Tax scheme ends on the 30th June 2021. As we all know, this was a scheme put in place by the Government to assist...
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