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This is where you can find some useful background information on a range of legal areas covered by KWW's specialists. Please remember, the law has a habit of changing, so always check with us for the very latest legal position.
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Joint Tenants vs. Tenants in Common
When two or more people are buying a property together, they need to decide which type of co-ownership they wish to put in place. There
Mediation – how and when it works
There’s an old saying that when you are at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards, writes Susie Burley of the
Parking and access issues when buying a new home
Searching for your next home, car parking may not be top of your list of priorities. A recent survey by Uswitch reveals nearly one in
How to approach buying a home with a septic tank
Sewers and human waste may not be the first things you think about when looking for a new home, but many rural and semi-rural properties
Why it takes time to obtain the Grant of Probate
As an executor, you are likely to need a Grant of Probate to enable you to carry out the deceased’s wishes as was set out
Is now the right time to extend your lease?
If your home is leasehold, you could soon find it cheaper and easier to extend the term of your lease. This will usually make your
Divorce: End of the blame game
The divorce law in England and Wales will change next spring, says our Head of Family Law David Anstee, replacing the Matrimonial Causes Act which
Buying your first home with a small deposit
The biggest issue for most first-time buyers is insufficient savings. Last year saw a sharp jump in the average amount of a deposit required to
Common issues associated with leasehold properties
Recently, there has been widespread coverage of some of the problems associated with leasehold properties. These have ranged from escalating ground rents to exorbitant service
‘Generation Buy’ is still going to be a challenge
The extension of the stamp duty holiday and the prospect of Government-backed 95% mortgages from April made it a positive Budget for the housing market
Protecting yourself from property fraud
Online fraud has boomed during the pandemic, with one police force reporting a 400 per cent rise in offences. While your home may not seem
Lost or unexpected beneficiaries when someone dies
It is not uncommon for executors to face some difficulty tracking down the beneficiaries of an estate, especially if the will was written many years
Everything you need to know about Stamp Duty
Note: This article is for general information only. It is not meant as financial advice, for which you need to consult a regulated specialist. Information
Dealing with estate debts
If you are an executor of an estate, you may need to deal with debts that have been left behind. Any estate may have debts
Financial arrangements after dissolution of a civil partnership
While some of the formalities are different, when it comes to dealing with financial disputes arising from the dissolution of a civil partnership, the same
Recap on the main lockdown issues for families
Now we are into our third period of national lockdown, we thought it would be useful to recap the coronavirus rules as they affect families.
Get ready for the leasehold revolution!
Changes announced today by the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick promise nothing short of a revolution in the market for leasehold properties. Under our current rules, which were described by
Deputyship – when a power of attorney is no longer an option
If your partner, a parent, or another close relative is losing their ability to manage their own affairs, you may be concerned about how much
5 more potential problems with your property title (and how to fix them)
Last month, we outlined five potential problems with the title to your property. In the second of this two-part series, Anjum Khaliq, one of our
5 potential problems with your property title (and how to fix them)
When it comes to selling your home, one of your first tasks should be to make sure the title to your property is in order.
