Brazilian Billionaire buys ‘Gherkin’ Tower.
Photo Credit: .Martin. via Compfight cc London’s most recognisable skyscraper, has now been bought by the Brazilian-Lebanese billionaire banker Joseph Safra, in a deal thought to be worth more than...
View ArticleBuying land with a Possessory Title
Photo Credit: A Guy Taking Pictures via Compfight cc When buying a property your conveyancer will check what grade of title the property holds. In most cases the land will be registered with an...
View ArticleBeware of bank detail scams
Photo Credit: kevin dooley via Compfight cc The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) have issued warnings in relation to potential fraudsters. The SRA has warned firms to be wary of scammers tricking...
View ArticleNon-compliant Landlords
Photo Credit: seier+seier via Compfight cc British landlords who rent out property as a secondary form of income are at great risk of putting themselves in danger of prosecution because nearly half...
View ArticleWhat is the Difference between an Option Agreement and a Conditional Contract?
Photo Credit: MyTudut via Compfight cc An option agreement and a conditional contract are both legally binding contracts but are often mixed up as they have similar concepts but completely different...
View ArticleHeat Network Regulations for Landlords
Photo Credit: danijoint via Compfight cc The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has warned that some landlords may be required to notify the National Measurement and Regulation Office (NMRO)...
View ArticleThe Equality Act 2010: Protecting vulnerable clients
In such a diverse society it is increasingly important for clients’ needs and requirements to be met and additional support to be provided for those with disabilities and impairments. The Equality Act...
View ArticleHow do I protect myself from Cybercrime?
Cybercrime is the use and manipulation of the internet to target individuals, small businesses and large corporate organisations in order to steal personal information and profit from the stolen data....
View ArticleNew ‘anti-strike’ Laws
The British government has proposed new laws for strike action following the biggest strike on the London Underground for 13 years. Prime Minister David Cameron described a 24-hour stoppage on the...
View ArticleSelling a house without a solicitor
A common question for people selling their house is, ‘Can I sell my house without instructing a solicitor?’ Unfortunately the transaction may not be as straightforward as you think....
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