Understanding Mixed Use Development Schemes

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Emon Ahmed Mixed use developments are not a new phenomenon, but they are set to revolutionise the market. In today’s hyperconnected world, convenience and efficiency are at the top of any list objectives. Every day, we move towards a model whereby multiple services are offered …

Guide to Buying a House in 2019

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton For many people, buying a home is their greatest investment. Getting on the property ladder in 2019 may seem like a headache but don’t let that put you off! It is highly recommended to enlist the assistance of our residential conveyancing solicitors when …

Party Walls – How To Stay Friends

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Emon Ahmed Getting along with your neighbours is very important. Whether you prefer to avoid interaction or don’t get along, you will at some point need to rely on the good relations with you neighbours. In times of home renovations, these can often be tested. …

Almost a Third of Properties in Major UK Towns Lack Outdoor Space

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton According to an online estate agent Housesimple, roughly a third of properties in major UK cities have no outdoor space. Researchers discovered that gardens and other outdoor spaces were high on the list of priorities for new buyers when looking for a new …

First Time Buyer? – What are the current upfront costs?

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Before dreaming of buying that first home where all the first memories are made, we all have to consider the upfront costs which bring us one step closer. For any first time buyer, the costs can be a blur of figures which leave …

Guide to Tenants’ Rights Under Commercial Leases

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Tenants’ Rights Under Commercial Leases For commercial Tenants, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is a key piece of legislation. It gives business Tenants the right to “Security of Tenure” and regulates the way in which commercial leases can be extended or ended. …

The Buy-to-Let Clampdown

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton The new proposal announced by the Bank of England has left thousands of buy-to-let investors forsaken. The changes require lenders to consider landlords’ overall finances, wider than just their rental income. Banks and building societies will have to re-assess whether rent charged is …

BofE hikes interest rates for the first time in over a decade

Speak to a Solicitor Facebook-f Instagram Twitter Linkedin-in Youtube By Carlin Peton Have you heard about the rise in interest rates for the first time in over a decade? Here at Ackroyd Legal, our expert solicitors are always up to date with the current affairs to provide our clients with the upmost diligent service. Even …