First Time Buyers hoping to take out a Help To Buy ISA, only have until 30th November 2019 to do so before the scheme ends. Help to Buy ISA accounts are designed to help First Time Buyers aged 16 and over save up to £200pm tax-free. The Government will top-up the balance by 25% when …
Is it any wonder why more millennials turn to parents for help buying a property? Deposits are increasing, wage growth is slow, zero hours contracts are everywhere and the capacity to save is getting harder. If you have spare money and can help, you then need to address the delicate issue of whether it’s a …
It’s the beginning of the year. New Year Resolutions are discussed. Chances are someone will mention “I’ve got to make a Will”. That’s often followed, understandably, by “I just want to keep it simple”. That could even lead to thoughts of a DIY Will. That’s when it can get interesting. Consider this very simple Will …
It is a sensible and responsible way to ensure your money, property and possessions (your estate) pass to whom YOU choose. Recent research suggests just one third of the population has a Will, possibly because they think that their nearest and dearest will inherit but did you know that: Spouses / civil partners might not …
The short is answer is – probably no! It is important for all homeowners to know that obtaining planning permission or building regulation consent might not be all that is needed. Often the title deeds for a home contain promises by the homeowner to obtain the permission of the original owner, usually the builder, for …
Access to the Courts has become complicated, overly expensive and fraught with delay. It can often take over 12 months to resolve, and in some cases with legal costs rising to well over £10,000 after several court hearings. We are recommending that the clients and their ex-partners consider an alternative way of resolving their differences. …
Enforcement of Family Financial Orders – Law Commission’s Report 15/12/2016 On 15th December 2016 the Law Commission published its report into improving the enforcement of financial orders in family proceedings. This includes such matters as payments of maintenance, lump sums, transfer of property or pensions. The headline recommendations give the Court power to put pressure …