Mark Wright

At the time of typing, The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill (‘the Bill’) has just passed through the House of Commons and the second reading of the Bill in the House of Lords has just begun. The aim of the Bill is to ‘make the long-term...

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax paid on any gains made when an asset is sold, for example, a second home or shares. The annual CGT exemption allows for a certain value of gains to be made before any tax is payable with the current exemption being...

From 8th July 2020 the majority of purchasers in England and Northern Ireland will either pay no – or at the very worst, a reduced amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (‘SDLT’) when completing their property purchase. The temporary...

Most legal professionals view Rentcharges as an annoying quirk of a bygone era and while they may well be correct it is essential that you are aware of the implications of owning – or buying – a property which is subject to a Rentcharge. ...

Absent freeholders or landlords When a landlord is absent, the leaseholders might think “happy days” with benefits such as quiet enjoyment of the property without the interference of the landlord or the lack of expensive service charges. ...

In recent years licensed conveyancers have grabbed a share of the market. There are though several disadvantages to using an out of the area conveyancing house as opposed to a local solicitor. Conveyancing houses tend to operate from out of town call...

Landlord Conveyancing Services Whether you are looking to add to your property portfolio, re-mortgaging or buying your first buy to let property, John Hodge Solicitors can provide you with a cost effective bespoke service with fees from...