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Disability and Your Property: Who Pays for Upgrades?

September 27, 2013

(US Property Law) Victims who suffer an injury may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits, disability benefits, or compensation arising from a civil claim against the party at fault for the injury. In the interim, victims may find it difficult to move around their home. Widening doorways, modifying the restroom for improved access, and adding […]

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An expensive taste for London will have positive effect on UK commercial property

September 26, 2013

For the first time since the global financial crisis, London’s West End became the world’s most expensive office location this month. London rents have now risen to more than double those in the business districts of New York, Paris and Sydney, making the capital arguably the centre of European commerce. With an enviable culture for […]

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Buying a House in Spain IV

September 26, 2013

BUYING A HOUSE IN SPAIN IV The garage is another important aspect that may influence the choice of housing and it can be in two different legal situations : It may be an annex. In this case owning the home will be owning the garage. The other option is to be an independent registered property […]

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Buying a house in Spain III

September 26, 2013

BUYING A HOUSE IN SPAIN III Let’s continue with some basic Tips you can’t miss when you are buying a house in Spain: The surface of the housing is one of the most important features, but should clarify the terminology used most frequently: Floor area (meters built): the surface of the home including all elements. […]

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What is adverse possession?

September 25, 2013

Adverse possession is terminology from property law that no real estate or landowner ever wants to have to get too familiar with. Adverse possession can be underway without a property owner even being aware of it and in extreme cases could result in the loss of the property. If you aren’t familiar with what adverse […]

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Buying a House in Spain II

September 12, 2013

TIPS FOR BUYING A HOME IN SPAIN Through this series of articles I will attempt to make available to all those who dream of buying a house in Spain indications and recommendations that will help to successfully accomplish their goal, let’s start with the first and very important… the money: BUDGET WE HAVE TO BUY […]

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Top 10 investment Hotspots Of 2013 So Far

September 11, 2013

Property markets are different all around the world. As everyone continues to use words like “global financial crisis” and “eurozone recession”, some countries have already begun to rebound, while others are well on their way to recovery. Picking the right place to invest, then, is vital to make the most of an economically uncertain time. […]

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Help to Buy Scheme to be extended to existing properties

August 23, 2013

Conveyancing Solicitors need to ensure that they are aware of the Governments new rules regarding the Help to Buy Scheme following Chancellor George Osbourne’s announcement. The new Help to Buy scheme is much more complex than the current scheme with the proposal looking to extend to existing properties as well as new builds. Currently buyers […]

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Those Forgotten Legal Landlord Responsibilities

August 23, 2013

In an age where concerns over pensions mean people are looking for the best return for their money and sound investments, becoming a property owner and landlord is no longer something restricted to those with pots of money. However, some landlords are not fulfilling their legal obligations when it comes to their tenanted properties. If […]

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TITLE DEEDS IN SPANISH LAW

August 22, 2013

TITLE DEEDS IN SPANISH LAW The Title Deeds in Spanish Law The Deeds are a public document notarized. In our law there are very few cases in which the deed is mandatory. There applies a general principle of freedom of form, but although the Deed is not required to grant a sale itself is very desirable […]

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