Property Archives | CP Law https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/category/property/ Clear & practical legal advice Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:22:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Renters (Reform) Bill is finally here! https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/renters-reform-bill-is-finally-here/ Thu, 01 Jun 2023 10:57:53 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=5167 In February 2023, we looked at the Government’s white paper which set out 12 proposals on how to make the private rental sector fairer to landlord and tenants. Following on from the governments white paper, landlords and tenants have been waiting for the much anticipated first draft of the Renters (Reform) Bill, introduced to Parliament […]

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]]> STOP – do you know what restrictions affect your property? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/stop-do-you-know-what-restrictions-affect-your-property/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 10:07:02 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=4963 During the purchase of your property your legal representative should have made you aware of what rights and obligations, commonly known as covenants, affect your property. Those rights and covenants that affect your property can be located within the title register and other associated title documents (such as conveyances and transfers) to your property. Understandingly, […]

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]]> Legal Ownership of Property https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/legal-ownership-of-property/ Tue, 07 Mar 2023 09:36:57 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=4956 Land can be owned in two ways: – The legal owner of a property is the person who owns the legal title of the land, whereas the beneficial owner is the person who is entitled to the benefits of the property. What is the legal interest in a property? The legal interest in a property […]

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]]> A Fairer Private Rented Sector or so it seems….? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/a-fairer-private-rented-sector-or-so-it-seems/ Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:24:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2014 On the 16th June 2022 a white paper was published in the hope of making the law fairer for private landlord and tenants. The 12 point measures laid out within the paper will form part of the Renters Reform Bill and is seen as the biggest shake up in the private rented sector in over […]

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]]> How to buy land near your property https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/how-to-buy-land-near-your-property/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 11:53:34 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2025 If there is unused land near or adjacent to your property, you might want to purchase it. We take a look at how to identify who owns it so that you can make them an offer to buy. Where a piece of land adjoins a property and is not used, it is often the case […]

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]]> No-nups – cohabitation agreements for those living together https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/no-nups-cohabitation-agreements-for-those-living-together/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:25:19 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2035 If you are thinking of living with someone without being married to them, either as a romantic partner or simply as a friend, relative or other cohabitee, you should consider putting a cohabitation agreement or ‘no-nup’ in place. Named after the equivalent pre-nuptial agreement or ‘pre-nup’ that couples can enter into before marriage, no-nuptial agreements […]

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]]> Frequently asked questions when moving home https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/frequently-asked-questions-when-moving-home/ Sun, 15 May 2022 12:36:53 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2043 The conveyancing process can be long and complex, with many stages to go through before you can complete your property transaction. We answer some Frequently Asked Questions and explain what to expect when you buy or sell your home. What is conveyancing? Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring ownership of a property or piece […]

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]]> What do searches reveal and why are they needed in a house purchase? https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/what-do-searches-reveal-and-why-are-they-needed-in-a-house-purchase/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 12:50:20 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2054 If you are buying a property, your conveyancer will carry out a number of searches on your behalf. We take a look at the searches you will be advised to have and why they are necessary. A property is a big investment and it is important to ensure that there will not be any nasty […]

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]]> Homes are selling up to two times faster than before the pandemic https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/homes-are-selling-up-to-two-times-faster-than-before-the-pandemic/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:12:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2068 The time taken to sell a house in 2019 was more than twice as long as in 2021. In 2019, it took an average of 69 days for an acceptable offer to be made, whereas in 2021 the time was down to just 27 days. Online searches for ‘houses for sale’ and ‘property for sale’ […]

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]]> Properties with good views command price of up to 54% more https://www.pro-ea.com/insights/properties-with-good-views-command-price-of-up-to-54-more/ Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:49:00 +0000 https://www.pro-ea.com/?p=2082 A study commissioned by estate agent comparison site GetAgent.co.uk has found that homes with good views attract prices of up to 54% more than the average. The prices of properties in 23 major cities of the UK were examined, with the cost of homes with a view compared to those without. Results found that properties […]

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