A Brief Consideration of the Legal and Moral Challenges of Adverse Possession In the UK Adverse possession, a legal concept dating back centuries, continues to be a subject of controversy in the UK. This doctrine allows an individual to claim ownership of a property by occupying it and using it, despite not having legal title. …
Tenant Eviction Process for UK Landlords Evicting a tenant can be a challenging and emotionally charged process for landlords. While it’s an action of last resort, understanding the legal framework and procedures is vital. This guide will provide clear information on legal requirements and best practices to ensure a smooth and lawful eviction. Our property …
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Exciting news for homebuyers! The cost of buying a house is now cheaper. If you are looking to purchase a home, or even add to your property portfolio with a second home, there have been exciting new changes made as part of Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini budget and our knowledgeable team are here to …
Property fraud: Can someone sell your house without you knowing? Can you imagine the shock of returning to your own home to find that your key won’t open the front door and someone else is living there? This was exactly the case when in November 2021, Reverend Mike Hall returned to his house in Luton …
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Owning a property is a milestone that many want to experience. However, understanding the differences between freehold and leasehold property can be one of many questions that come to mind when thinking about buying a home, and can be made easier with the assistance of our expert team of residential property solicitors. What is a …
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What are the rules surrounding gifting property to my children? Disclaimer: Ackroyd Legal is not regulated to give tax advice, tax information has been obtained from the UK government website. Why do people gift property to their children? It is pretty common to gift property to a child or children for a number of reasons. …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Rebecca Anderson Choosing the right type of mortgage is important. Picking one that doesn’t suit your income and expenditure can cost you lots of money in the long run and could even pose barriers to you moving house in the future. Here is a rundown of the most …
Speak to a Solicitor SHARE Written by Priya Masih The Coronavirus Act 2020 provided privately renting residential tenants with protection during the pandemic by delaying the terms upon which their landlords could evict them. The Act increased the required length of notice period which private residential landlords could provide tenants with whilst attempting to seek possession of the property. Between 29 August 2020 to 31 May 2021, with …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE When the country was thrust into lockdown and the lights in offices were switched off for the last time and hotels locked their doors, no one thought they would be shut for this long. However, as time goes on and leases expire, more and more companies are leaving their existing …
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Speak to a Solicitor SHARE The Coronavirus Pandemic has had a grave economic impact for those involved. The balance of power between landlords and tenants has always been a contentious issue. However, where can we find the balance in a global pandemic where small and large landlords face losing their homes but if you were …
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