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…
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
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
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 is welcome news for leaseholders and those purchasing leasehold properties.
STAMP DUTY HOLIDAY
It is positive news for buyers following the Government’s budget announcement.
Maxwell Hodge – Managing Expectations – Stamp Duty Incentive
It may seem like many months away, but the current Stamp Duty Land Tax concession is due to expire on 31st March 2021, which will arrive quicker than you think.
Maxwell Hodge Solicitors announce new Property Team Leader
Maxwell Hodge Solicitors are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Neary as their new Leader of the Property Team. Lisa joined the company in October 2015. She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, having qualified in October 2008. Lisa is based at both Huyton and Woolton offices. She has 18…
Personal Guarantees and Business
We often get asked by clients about personal guarantees in business. They usually want to know if it will help their business get credit and what it means to be a guarantor. Some businesses cannot get loans or credit without a guarantor. So, what does this mean for your business or you personally?
Budget Changes and Residential Property
From a purely property perspective, the 2017 Budget was hardly ground breaking and criticism would not be unfair when applied to the Budget as a whole. Changes that could affect the residential housing market were in truth few and far between.
