Property Law

How to Help Buyers Understand the Legal Side

April 19, 2013

You’re tired of renting and desire a home to call your own. Luckily, it’s a buyer’s market; renters are itching to cross the thresholds of their newly-purchased homes while prices remain reasonable. However, just because a home’s price tag is economical, it does not mean it’s realistic to assume there’s nothing more to mind. New […]

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How to File Probate in the State of Florida

April 18, 2013

Transferring title of property from a decedent to an heir is a legal process called probate. If you want to begin the probate procedures, the heir must file probate pleadings with the appropriate court. Follow these steps to file probate in the state of Florida. Send in the will and certificate of death to the […]

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Government Revise Home Extensions

April 17, 2013

The government are changing the bill for extending permitted development rights as many Tories voted against the plans. The bill to make it easier for people to add extensions to their home has caused controversy so is being revised. The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Eric Pickles is looking to extend permitted […]

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Structural Failures and My Rights

March 11, 2013

Buildings, bridges, and roadways can become compromised for a variety of reasons and property owners are required to monitor those weaknesses and either repair the damage or notify any pertinent parties. When these structures fail the general public is exposed to the possibility of great disaster occurring at any moment. According to Bottar Leone, personal […]

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Loft Conversions and the Party Wall Act

January 15, 2013

If you live in a terraced or semi-detached property and intend to convert your roof space it is almost certain that the work will be covered by The Party Wall etc. Act 1996. It’s not the conversion itself that is notifiable but the parts of the work that have a direct effect on the party […]

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What are valid objections to planning permission in the UK?

December 17, 2012

There has been a significant proposal change to planning laws recently, with David Cameron announcing a year-long extension allowance for homeowners. The change means homeowners can extend their property up to eight metres in their gardens without securing planning permission from their local council. This proposal by the government will allow double the amount of […]

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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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Alternatives to Avoid Foreclosure

December 2, 2012

(US law regarding foreclosure) If you have been defaulting on mortgage payments, probably, you are already thinking of letting the bank foreclose your property. Losing the house is a sad chapter of your life; it is a nasty one. But, you don’t have to succumb to the negative circumstances. You can either choose to retain […]

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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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Something in the water protection acts

November 10, 2012

(US law) You’ve probably heard of Vitamin Water, but Prescription Medication Water? It doesn’t sound like something that could catch on, but you may have access to this at your personal tap and not even know it. When was the last time you filled a glass of water from your tap with the express intention […]

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