Protecting your property from fraud
Property is a high value asset – your property is probably the most valuable asset that you own. Because of its high value it is an attractive target to fraudsters, therefore it is important to protect it from this ever-increasing risk of property fraud. What is property fraud? Typical property fraud involves a fraudster impersonating…
Celebrating 100 years of Law of Property Act 1925
2025 marks 100 years since the Law and Property Act 1925 (and its sibling Acts, the Settled Land Act 1925; the Trustee Act 1925; the Administration of Estates Act 1925; the Land Charges Act 1925 and the Land Registration Act 1925) were introduced by Lord Chancellor Lord Birkenhead and transformed conveyancing as we know it
Maxwell Hodge Solicitors announce new Property Team Leader
We are delighted to announce Shirley Turner has been appointed our Property Team Leader
Stamp Duty Land Tax – Important Changes
What is Stamp Duty and When is it Payable? Stamp Duty is tax paid by the purchaser when buying a residential property, such as a house or flat. The amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) depends on the value of the property, the purchase date and whether you are a multiple homeowner. SDLT is…
Japanese Knotweed – what do you know?
You may already be aware of Japanese Knotweed, but did you know that this weed can cause serious damage to land and property
Bank of Mum and Dad – Gifted Deposit
It is becoming more and more common for parents (and sometimes other family members) to give a helping hand to their loved ones, to get them onto the property ladder
