by FMC Team | Nov 24, 2017 | Conveyancing
Wednesday 22nd November saw the presentation of the Autumn Budget and with it came changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax for first time buyers. WHAT IS STAMP DUTY LAND TAX (SDLT)? Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax which is payable if you buy any property in England, Wales...
by FMC Team | Nov 14, 2017 | Conveyancing
When buying a property with another person, one of the most significant considerations for you should be how do you wish to own the property together? There are two ways in which a couple can jointly own a property; as Joint Tenants or as Tenants in Common. Joint...
by FMC Team | Sep 6, 2017 | Conveyancing
Moving house is not renowned for being a stress-free process. At Fairhurst Menuhin we want our clients to have peace of mind in knowing that a professional firm of solicitors is dealing with their property transaction. There are many questions you may be asking and...
by FMC Team | Nov 5, 2014 | Conveyancing
If you purchase solar panels there are usually no issues when you come to sell your property, provided you have all the necessary supplier guarantees and building regulation certificates and, you have purchased the solar panels outright. Full steam ahead for you and...
by FMC Team | Sep 16, 2014 | Conveyancing
Little does the eager, starry eyed entrepreneur know that perhaps the greatest risk he or she is taking is not the uncertain income stream, the investment in tools, machinery, websites, logos, advertising and inventory, nor is it the one staff member taken on the...
by FMC Team | Oct 3, 2013 | Conveyancing
This year has seen an increase in ‘scams’ relating to bogus law firms. Conveyancing, the legal process of buying or selling a property, is an area that has been particularly targeted. The increased use of technology and increased use of online conveyancing services is...
