If you are selling land to a developer, their aim will be to increase the value of the land and make a profit when they sell it on. If you want to share in that uplift in value when your land is developed, you will need an overage arrangement to make sure you receive...
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The truth about commercial property accreditations
As awareness of green issues and sustainability grows, we are seeing more interest in the range of formal commercial property accreditations which building owners and landlords can apply for. There are plenty of them and it can be difficult to know where to...
Selling a shared ownership property
The popularity of shared ownership continues to grow; there are now over a quarter of a million shared ownership homes in the country. The appeal is understandable; it bridges the gap between renting and outright ownership and has helped many take a first step onto...
Budget 2024, your residential property questions answered
The first Labour budget for 14 years was the subject of much speculation in the press. But what has changed for property owners, buyers and sellers? And is there anything property owners should do as a result? ‘There was a lot of hype surrounding the budget,’ agrees...
Restrictive covenants, what property buyers need to know
Picture this; you have had your offer accepted and the conveyancing is progressing smoothly, but before exchange of contracts, your solicitor tells you that the property you are buying is subject to a restrictive covenant. ‘That scenario is more common than you might...