Japanese Knotweed has blighted the UK landscape since its introduction in Victorian times. The ornamental plant is very resilient, spreads very quickly and can grow through many hard materials including tarmac, paving stones and even the foundations of buildings.
It is both costly and very difficult to treat and remove and many homebuyer surveys include specific questions asking the owner of the property to advise if it is present on their land.
Failure to disclose this specific information does have legal ramifications, as was seen the week of January 23rd, 2023, in the Central London county court. During this case, a homebuyer who did not declare the presence of this invasive plant in his back garden has been issued with a court bill of £200,000.
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Because of the current social and economic climate in the UK and with sharp rises in the cost of living and energy bills, many members of the public are now seeking to ‘take power’ back into their own hands.
The benefits of installing solar panels in the home have been well-known for over a decade, paying for themselves in the long run and with many households able to redistribute and sell excess power back to the energy grid.
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After 10th October 2022, residential properties sold in Wales will be subject to a few changes in Land Transaction Tax (LTT) which replaced the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Wales in 2018.
The Land Transaction Tax is collected and managed by the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), a non-ministerial department of the Welsh Government.
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Choosing the mortgage that’s right for you can be a complicated task with so many types of mortgage loan available. Before contacting a broker, or one of our solicitors regarding conveyancing, a little goes a long way in terms of researching your possibilities.
Below, we’ve summarised the different mortgage loans you might encounter when setting up your own.
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With the cost of living and the price of housing rising all the time, many young people are now opting for the choice of buying a home with friends.
While this seems like a great idea, and in many cases it is, it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of such a situation before diving in. Here, we’ll look into some of the most important things to know before buying a house with friends. More...
