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As a trainee solicitor, I will complete four seats in different areas of law across the firm. I am currently sitting in my first seat in residential property and am soon due to move to Wills, Trust, and Probate. Within this seat, I am learning about all...
At the end of a transaction, there is no better feeling than being praised for the work you have done. It motivates and drives us all as lawyers. We often receive calls and emails from estate agents and sale progressors stating they will be recommending us...
Here at Birkett Long, we want to make your house sale and purchase as straightforward as possible. This includes our service throughout your transaction, your interaction with our team members and ensuring that you understand all the legal terminology. ...
The property sector has experienced highs and lows of late, with challenges ranging from the complexities of remote working to economic uncertainties like the stamp duty holiday. This rollercoaster of experiences, both professionally and personally, has...
Most people have heard of the Land Registry, but what is it, and what does it do? Here, we look to provide insights. The Land Registry is a non-ministerial government department created in 1862. They advise that their vision is “ A world-leading...
The word conveyancing is often heard when discussing moving to a new house, but what is it, and what does it mean to you? Conveyancing is defined as the transfer of the legal title of a house from one person to another. Sounds simple, doesn’t it?...
Here, we provide insights into what constitutes a listed building, the intricacies of obtaining listed building consent, and the various considerations associated with these historically significant properties. What is a listed building? A listed...
Are you unsure about whether to buy a property in 2024? The end of the temporary relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) may be enough reason to make the move now and benefit from potentially huge SDLT savings. From 31 March 2025, SDLT rates will return to...
A Declaration of Trust is a legally binding document which is signed as a deed. It is usually made at the time of purchasing a property and records the financial arrangements of all those who have an interest in the property. For example, the Declaration of...
Ground rent might not seem like a very important part of a property purchase, especially at a time when there are so many other things to think about. But whether you are a first time buyer, taking your first step on the property ladder or a landlord adding...
As we have seen in the last few weeks, the weather patterns are changing and becoming more unpredictable, this is all due to climate change. The World Economic Forum Global Risks Report 2023 has labelled the top three risks over the next decade to be:...
Do you currently own unregistered land or property? Your property might not be registered if you owned it before 1990 and have not mortgaged it since. If you own any unregistered property or land, there are a number of benefits to registering...
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the tax payable when you purchase a property. There are various factors impacting how much tax you pay such as The purchase price If this is your first home If you own more than one home ...
The title of this blog is a question that we have to answer frequently but to which the answer is not always straightforward. The term “rights” is in itself ambiguous, as it might refer to a right of occupation in relation to a property or...
The abolition of ground rents in residential leases in England and Wales is to come into force from 30 June 2022, under the new Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022. What is the aim of the new act? The government is introducing this act in order...
The question of, where a divorcing couple and their children may live following separation and divorce is often one of the most pressing and worrisome issues facing a couple. Accommodation is a basic necessity and yet the family home is often so much more...
Over the past year sadly many businesses, both large and small, have had difficulties as a result of the ongoing global pandemic. Many are collapsing into administration and struggling to survive. What can I do if I am a tenant? If you are a tenant in this...
The South East Local Enterprise Partnership (SELEP) has announced the final list of 34 projects approved by them and the Government for an £85 million share in the Government’s new ‘Getting Building Fund’. David Rayner, Commercial...
On 8 th July 2020 Chancellor Rishi Sunak, announced in his Summer Statement a “stamp duty holiday” on residential property purchases in England and Northern Ireland. With immediate effect home buyers will no longer pay Stamp Duty...
