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29 Apr

Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Reduced Rates)

Matthew Butcher, Solicitor
 29 Apr 2021

As a result of the Covid 19 pandemic, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced temporary period of reduced rates of Stamp duty Land Tax (SDLT) liability. As was very much publicised in the media,... Read more



05 Jun

Help! I’ve Lost My Title Deeds

Matthew Butcher, Solicitor
 05 Jun 2019

Oh dear. Despite a thorough search of the house, attic and every possible hiding place, you cannot find the Title Deeds to your property. This may seem like a frightening proposition, but luckily, ... Read more



25 Jan

Conveyancing challenges in 2019

Jane Chaplin, York Office
 25 Jan 2019

The prevalence of properties being unnecessarily sold on a leasehold basis feature high on the list of factors concerning buyers and solicitors in 2019. There has been a lot of publicity surroun... Read more



22 Jan

Wood Burning Stoves – A Salutary Lesson!

John Sherwood, Pickering Office
 22 Jan 2019

My wife and I purchased our cottage from a Developer some years ago. Our sitting room benefits from an Inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove. Wrongly, we assumed that at the time of our pur... Read more



22 Jan

Does HM Land Registry have your up to date address noted against your home and any other property you own?

Adrian Morris, Pickering Office
 22 Jan 2019

Does HM Land Registry have your up to date address noted against your home and any other property you own? If not then HM Land Registry may process applications that affect the property you own wit... Read more



Latest Posts

Stamp Duty Land Tax New Rates 23 September 2022
by Matthew Butcher, Solicitor - Stamford Bridge Office 
23 Sep 2022
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Reduced Rates)
Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Reduced Rates)
Matthew Butcher, Solicitor 
29 Apr 2021
Considering joint and sole accounts following your death
Considering joint and sole accounts following your death
Rebekah Banks – Stamford Bridge 
20 Aug 2019
Funeral Wishes
Funeral Wishes
Claire McTernan, Stamford Bridge 
07 Aug 2019
Short term Guest…?  A Word of Advice to Property Owners!
Short term Guest…? A Word of Advice to Property Owners!
John Sherwood, Pickering Office 
07 Aug 2019