Preparing Your Firm For 2019 And Beyond
GDPR, Fraud, Price Transparency, Practice Efficiencies – 2018 has generated a number of challenges that law firms need to prepare for. ‘Preparing Your Firm for 2019 and Beyond’ is a series of free seminars that have been put together for firms interested in how employing best practice strategies can help meet the challenges whilst encouraging […]
Complete Upfront Costs Of New Home Could Surpass £38,000
The crippling cost of deposits are enough to ensure that most young people and potential first time buyers are unable to take that envied step onto the property ladder. A new report, by TotallyMoney, has found that the average UK upfront cost associated with buying a property actually surpasses £38,000. In fact, the £38,777 equates […]
When Is A Service Charge Not A Service Charge?
The Anchor Trust v Waby [2018] UKUT 370 (LC) No, this is not a joke with a silly answer, but an important question for those living in properties subject to a service charge. As we all know, tenants are given wide-ranging protection with regard to service charges under sections 18 – 30 of the Landlord […]
More Education Needed For Equity Release Advisers
As the older generation look for ways to fund their retirements, more people have opted to release the equity in their properties. A new report has found that 88% of equity release advisers believed there should be more education and resources available on how to spot the signs of vulnerable adults or those lacking capacity. […]