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Planning for the 50% rate of tax – buy to let investors

26 February 2010 | Shimon Shaw

The last decade saw the rise of the private buy to let landlord. Many of these properties are jointly owned by spouses or civil partners. Without proper tax advice, the rental income will default to...

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Home Information Packs – a basic guide for developers

22 February 2010 | helen.hall

A Home Information Pack or HIP is defined under section 148(2) of the Housing Act 2004 as “a collection of documents relating to the property or the terms on which it is or may become available for sale.” The...

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New model leases for shared ownership properties

8 February 2010 | Sarah Wilkins | 1 comment

A new model shared ownership lease aimed at creating more certainty for lenders and more clarity for purchasers of New Build HomeBuy property has been created by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The...

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Treasury Consulation on Buy to Let

4 February 2010 | Shimon Shaw

As was reported in the press this morning, The Treasury has published a consultation called "Investment in the UK private rented sector". Otherwise known as buy to let. One of the key proposals is to...

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Homebuy Direct: A lifeline for residential developers and first time buyers alike?

27 January 2010 | Fiona Baker | 1 comment

The past two years have seen an increase in shared ownership schemes offered by developers, as they seek to assist first time buyers in getting their foot on the property ladder. In addition to the...

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Estate agent entitled to commission for introduction under sole agency where contract entered into 16 months later – Shamas Charania v Harbour Estates, Court of Appeal…

3 December 2009 | Mark Weston

C looked to sell a property and entered into a sole agency agreement with H. H arranged over 100 viewings, including four to Y. The property was not sold during the period of the agency and C ended the...

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