Updates from the team and the world of property law.
Here we unpack what’s happening in the world of property law. From legal updates and market trends, to practical tips for buyers, sellers and commercial landlords, this is where we share insights that matter.
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The British Conveyancing Awards 2024
Winners of the Conveyancing Firm of the Year Midlands Award at the British Conveyancing Awards 2024 Landsmiths is delighted to have been awarded the Conveyancing Firm of the Year Midlands Award at the British Conveyancing Awards 2024. On Tuesday 12th March, the...
The essential tenant’s guide to business leases and ‘contracting out’
If you take a lease of business premises, your landlord may ask you about ‘contracting out’ of statutory rights that apply to business tenancies. Before making that decision, you need expert legal advice to understand what rights you are giving up and how that might...
Important information you must provide when selling your home
When selling your home, you may recall the expression ‘buyer beware’. But what does this mean, and is it still relevant today? ‘Historically, the buyers in a conveyancing transaction have been responsible for satisfying themselves on a property’s suitability,’...
Commercial service charges – a helpful guide for tenants
Service charges are a significant cost and, unlike rent, it can fluctuate from year to year depending on what the landlord intends to spend on maintenance and other services. Commercial tenants will know that the rent they pay is only one part of the overall cost of...
7 important reasons you should register your property with HM Land Registry
Nearly 10 per cent of land in England and Wales has never been registered at HM Land Registry, usually because the owner bought the property a long time ago or inherited it. ‘If your property is not registered, this should have little or no impact on you on a...