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Home truths – things you might not know about buying a house

December 9, 2012

Guest post about buying a new house and some of the issues you may not have considered. Looking to buy a new home? Taking that first step on the property ladder? Not sure where to start? There’s a bewildering array of information out there about buying a house, or trying to find a mortgage. Not […]

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Business Rates Relief on Commercial Property

December 7, 2012

Guest property law blog post regarding business rates relief on commercial property in the UK. The majority of high streets are made up of commercial property as are retail parks and industrial estates. The recession not only brought the collapse of many established consumer brands leaving many of these commercial properties empty. Since the collapse of […]

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Art and Inheritance Tax – 51 treasures donated

December 6, 2012

Guest post regarding art and inheritance tax in the UK. Valuable paintings by Reynolds and Turner were among the fifty-one treasures allocated to the nation over the past two years through the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme. The treasures are detailed in a recently published report by the Arts Council England. This shows that in […]

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The World’s 3 Wackiest Office Spaces

December 5, 2012

Guest post regarding some of the world’s wackiest office spaces. Did you know that most office staff would prefer to eliminate office politics, allow telecommuting and upgrade their office technology? According to Staples, the wish list for office improvements includes new, nicer furniture, more private work areas as well as flexible work hours. Would you […]

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The Ins and Outs of Transferring Ownership of a Home

December 4, 2012

Guest post from: Zoopla.co.uk; Property news author Ewan Robertson writes about the steps involved to transfer home ownership in England and Wales. The Ins and Outs of Transferring Ownership of a Home There are several reasons why people transfer ownership of properties. They give it away, leave it to a relative or a friend upon […]

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A Survey of Property Crimes

December 3, 2012

Guest property/criminal law blog post regarding property crime, based mainly on US law. What Is a Property Crime? The following are classified as property crimes: • Burglary • Larceny-theft • Motor vehicle theft • Arson Burglary also goes by the name of “breaking and entering.” If the point of breaking and entering is to commit […]

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Tenant and Landlord Rights

November 26, 2012

Guest post on US law regarding tenant and landlord rights. A lease is a written contract between a tenant and a landlord. While specific lease terms vary, all leases give both parties certain rights and responsibilities. Tenants’ Rights The most important right tenants have is the right to a safe, clean environment. That means that […]

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The lis pendens process

November 13, 2012

(Property law in the US) The lis pendens process is initiated when the ownership of a property is contested. When a plaintiff (usually a bank or other money lender) files a claim, it ensures that if the property is sold, or if anything similar occurs involving a third party, their claim will be unaffected should […]

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Read the small print before you let your apartment as a serviced apartment

September 25, 2012

The following is a guest post regarding property letting considerations in England & Wales. If you’re thinking of letting out your property as a serviced apartment be sure to check your lease agreement. Owning a serviced apartment is different from a standard rental property. Not understanding the difference between the two could cause complications with […]

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Ancient church property ties may soon be a thing of the past for home owners explains Abdul Zaheed

September 11, 2012

After the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII, land was split up in different ways which meant that owners of many houses up and down the country that have a historic church nearby may have a legal duty to make a contribution towards the cost of repairing the churches. This cost can potentially run […]

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