What is a deed of variation on a leasehold property?

What is a deed of variation on a leasehold property?

When you purchase a leasehold property whether that is a house or flat, it can be similar to renting in that there may be some restrictions in place that you would need to agree with the freeholder to change. That’s where the deed of variation comes in as it is...
What are Land Registry fees?

What are Land Registry fees?

There are a number of fees and costs involved when it comes to buying a residential property, one of which is a Land Registry fee. Despite not being massively expensive in most cases it is still important to know what this fee is for, so you can understand why you...
What is buy to let conveyancing?

What is buy to let conveyancing?

If you’re purchasing an investment property, you will need an expert buy to let conveyancing solicitor to guide you through and carry out the legal side of the transaction on your behalf. In this article, we will be exploring the key things you need to know about the...
What happens when a commercial lease expires?

What happens when a commercial lease expires?

A tenant’s legal position when their commercial lease expires will largely come down to if the lease adheres to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Commercial tenants normally stay in a property when their lease has expired either because they are still in negotiations...
How to change a residential property to commercial

How to change a residential property to commercial

For many individuals wanting to start a business, finding the right building to base your day-to-day operations in can be very challenging, especially given the often extremely high costs attached. So, even if you do find the right commercial building for your...
What is fixed fee conveyancing?

What is fixed fee conveyancing?

Fixed fee conveyancing is a term used to describe a pre-agreed price set for the legal service that is being provided. So, the price you are quoted at the start of the process before work starts should be the price you pay after the work is completed. ‘Fixed fee’...