A recent County Court case has emphasised the importance of completing the Property Information Form accurately after the Seller faced over £200k in damages and costs due to incorrectly responding to a question regarding the presence of Japanese Knotweed at the property. What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed is an invasive plant which spreads
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If a person passes away without a valid Will, the Rules of Intestacy step in meaning the law decides who get what out of their estate. The best way to have control over what happens to your assets such as money, property and possessions, is to have an up-to-date valid Will. It also allows you
The impact of the use of technology and the virtual environment on modern-day life has overseen constant widespread changes which is now, and has been for some time, accepted as the norm. To reflect this transformation, the Renters Reform Bill looks to modernise the private rental sector further by
Bendles Solicitors, which has offices in Carlisle and Wigton, is to acquire Bleasdales Solicitors, whose office is based in Whitehaven. Bendles is a long established firm which also own the estate agency Tiffens Estate Agents. Bleasdales has been in the Whitehaven area for around 100 years. The acquisition is seen by both firms as being
Our top tips to help make sure your transaction completes on time When buying or selling property, the ideal scenario for those involved is that the transaction completes as quickly and smoothly as possible. However, delays and unexpected issues can arise out of the blue which can jeopardise a related sale or purchase. The question
What is an Overage agreement? An overage clause is sometimes included in sale contracts and is used by the selling party to receive additional funds after the sale has been completed if an agreed ‘trigger event’ occurs. The trigger event is generally an increase in the value of the property due to further development. When
Moira Mortimer, a Fellow of Institute of Legal Executives, at Bendles has been promoted to Partner within the firm. Moira gained her law degree in 1979 and qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive in 1992. She joined Bendles in 2009, becoming an Associate in April 2019. Moira works within the litigation department dealing mostly with
Recent Stamp Duty Changes Following the ‘Mini Budget’ in September 2022, cuts were made to Stamp Duty from 23rd September 2022, providing reliefs to property transactions in England and Wales, meaning that roughly 200,000 more people will avoid having to pay Stamp Duty altogether. What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? Stamp Duty is a tax
The importance of a carefully drafted Will – provisions for pets Animal lovers and certainly most pet owners will agree with us when we say, pets really are part of the family. Therefore, it is not unusual for families to want to ensure that their beloved pets will be looked after and provided for, should