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Forfeiture of a Residential Long Lease

26th February 2021 by Healys

Generally speaking, forfeiture is the right for a landlord to terminate their leaseholder’s long lease where the leaseholder is in breach of covenant. Continue reading →

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STAMP DUTY TO BE EXTENDED UNTIL END OF JUNE 2021

24th February 2021 by Healys

It has been reported that Rishi Sunak is preparing to extend the Stamp Duty holiday by a further three months until the end of June. This extension is intended to keep the property market strong as the UK returns from lockdown. Continue reading →

24th February 2021 Healys 0 Comments Conveyancing blog posts, Insights, Leasehold Services News, Residential property blog

Do You Need A Licence for Alterations?

19th February 2021 by Healys

You may or may not be aware but most residential leases contain restrictions on the type of alterations you can do in your property. Continue reading →

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SHOULD A LEASEHOLDER EXTEND THEIR LEASE NOW OR WAIT FOR THE POSSIBLE LAW CHANGE?

RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL CLAIMS FOR LANDLORDS

15th February 2021 by Healys

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, certain disposals trigger the right of first refusal. Continue reading →

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Deemed Commercial Tenancy Inferred from Possession and Payment of Rent

RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL CLAIMS FOR LEASEHOLDERS

15th February 2021 by Healys

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, certain disposals trigger the right of first refusal. You will normally stumble across this when your landlord has notified you and your fellow leaseholders that it intends to make such a disposal and is offering it to you all first. Continue reading →

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Government Introduces Major Leasehold Reforms

7th January 2021 by Healys

The Government has today announced reforms that will make it easier and cheaper for leaseholders to buy their leases. Continue reading →

7th January 2021 Healys 0 Comments Insights, Leasehold Services News, Residential property blog

Healys are delighted to announce that they have won the Mortgage Conveyancer of the Year award at this year's Mortgage Awards.

Healys LLP Named Mortgage Conveyancer of the Year 2020

23rd October 2020 by Healys

Healys are delighted to announce that they have won the Mortgage Conveyancer of the Year award at this year’s Mortgage Awards. Continue reading →

23rd October 2020 Healys 0 Comments Commercial property blog posts, Conveyancing blog posts, Firm news, Residential property blog

Stamp Duty Holiday

10th July 2020 by Healys

Partner & Head of Real Estate, Kiri Kkoshi, comments on the recent government announcement regarding stamp duty holiday.

In a move designed to revitalise the property market, the government has introduced a temporary Stamp Duty “holiday”. Continue reading →

10th July 2020 Healys 0 Comments Conveyancing blog posts, Insights, Residential property blog

Couple Looking At Display At Real Estate Office

Reopening of the Housing Market

18th May 2020 by Healys

Last week the government announced key updates regarding the property market which may change the position of many people with regard to buying and selling properties. On Wednesday, it confirmed that the public can now visit property agents and view properties provided that social distancing measures are in place. All activities that support the sale or purchase of a property are also able to resume. Continue reading →