Life Admin: Land Registry Alerts
Our Life Admin series is a gentle prompt to help tackle those jobs you need to do, but never seem to find the time...
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Residential Conveyancing
Time to get moving
Head of Burnetts’ residential conveyancing team, Kathryn Hill, gives her reaction to the Government’s announcement that the property market is now back open.Since Boris’s...
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A New Partner and Promotion Successes for our Lawyers
A New Partner and Promotion Successes for our Lawyers... We're proud to announce we have a new Partner. The Carlisle-based business has promoted Spencer...
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It’s All In A Day’s Work – Being A Residential Conveyancer
When I left school at the age of 16, I had no idea what kind of job I wanted to do. I began an...
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Buyers beware! 8 things to check before buying a house at auction
As tempted as you may be by the price of a property being sold at auction, if you proceed to bid without seeking legal...
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Do I require planning permission for an extension to my home?
As interest rates start to rise, it may be that you do not wish to actually move from the property that you are currently...
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Leasehold: a ticking time bomb?
The system of leasehold property ownership in use today is a relic of English property law dating back to the Middle Ages.Owning a leasehold...
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A guide to assured shorthold tenancy agreements
An assured shorthold tenancy agreement is the most frequently used tenancy agreement in the letting of residential properties. This type of agreement is usually...
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Stamp Duty Land Tax for first time buyers: the changes
In the 2017 Autumn Budget the Chancellor announced a Stamp Duty Relief for First Time Buyers.This means that for any first time buyers buying...
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The costs of buying a house
Buying a house is likely the most expensive purchase you will make and there are many costs involved, a number of which are linked...
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