Halifax recently released data on house price movements in 2022-23. Bradford saw house prices increase by 8.5%, second in the…
Septic tanks. The pros and the cons… get the low-down.
You’ve bought your dream house in the country. It’s got views, it’s got roses round the door, it’s got a…
Leaseholds need management companies. Why?
English land law has two types of land ownership: freehold and leasehold, and it’s important to understand the difference. (We’ve…
Going, Going, Gone… Our advice on buying property at auction
Thinking of buying a property at auction? There may be more to think about than you expect. These are a…
What’s the difference between leasehold and freehold?
The terms “leasehold” and “freehold” refer to different types of property ownership. Freehold When you own a property on a…
Upsides and Sunny Uplands – The Benefits of Land Registration for Rural Landowners
Upsides and sunny uplands – The benefits of land registration for rural landowners Farmers will already be familiar with registering…
New Offices for Keighley and Bingley staff
AWB Charlesworth Solicitors are opening a brand-new office on the outskirts of Keighley. The firm has relocated the North Street…
Leases of Flats- How Long a Term is Long Enough
Purchasers of leasehold properties need to appreciate that a lease is a “wasting asset”. Allowing the lease to become too…
Registering your Property at the Land Registry
Registering your Property at the Land Registry Is it time to register your property at the Land Registry? Unless you…
Stamp Duty
What you need to know about stamp duty on buy-to-let and second homes Second home buyers and buy-to-let landlords must…
What is a Chain Transaction?
What does a ‘chain transaction’ mean in conveyancing? In the conveyancing world the term chain is frequently used, however some…
What To Do When your Lovely New Home isn’t as Lovely As You Remembered.
For most of us, the purchase of a house means moving home. So what do you do when you finally…