Latest Land Registry guidance on restrictions and leasehold properties

Covenants on leasehold titles are in many instances not an issue, as most don’t require the consent of the landlord. When covenants do apply to a property, the landlord must enter them into the property register, to ensure the buyer is made aware. The landlord may then end the lease if there is a breach […]

80% of sellers believe their home is worth more than it actually is

Only definite housing bubbles in Greater London and the South East Media hype helps fuel rising prices Estate agents recently reported that 80%** of sellers in the current market believe their homes are worth more than they are. Ninety-nine per cent agreed the reason for sellers being over ambitious more than usual is thanks to […]

Competence Statement consultation launched

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has launched a three-month consultation setting out the standards for practice as a solicitor. The consultation runs until 12th January 2015. This consultation seeks views on a new Competence Statement for solicitors, which defines the standard for admission and continued competence. The Statement is accompanied by a Threshold Standard and […]