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If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains...
Understanding an Important Step in the Conveyancing Process When buying a property, many clients are surprised by the level of financial information their solicitor asks for during the conveyancing process. One of the most common questions raised is: “Why are source...
Purchasing a new build home comes with many advantages, including offers of deposit contributions (sometimes known as a deposit boost) from the developer, greater energy efficiency, fewer property chain complications, and the opportunity to move into a brand-new...
Berlad Graham Solicitors are proud to be associated with a brand-new initiative to improve the experience of home movers and professionals involved in the home moving process. National Conveyancing Week has been launched to raise the profile of organisations who...
Berlad Graham Solicitors are pleased to welcome Alex Holdsworth. Alex has joined our conveyancing team as Paralegal. Alex, we look forward to working with you
From the 8th July 2020 the Stamp Duty Land Tax rates on RESIDENTIAL properties have now changed to the following rates; If you purchase a residential property between 8 July 2020 to 31 March 2021, you only start to pay SDLT on the amount that you pay for...
We would like to welcome Norma Wright to our team! Norma is an expert in Conveyancing, Property litigation & Property matters. Click here to visit her profile page - https://bglaw.co.uk/our-team/norma-wright/
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I used Laura in a recent sale and purchase of a house. I found both Laura and her secretary Claire to be only too happy to help. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they were quick to answer any emails. They are a credit to Berlad Graham. Two very professional and friendly allies in what was a stressful experience. Iain Anderson Please contact Laura on:laura.harper@berladgrahamllp.comt +44 (0) 1895 457474m +44 (0) 7496 698197skype Laura Harper
Berlad Graham Employee Spotlight At Berlad Graham, our people’s experience and personality play an important role in the service we provide to our clients. For this employee spotlight, we spoke with Hannah Price, Partner at the firm, and a solicitor in our Private Client department. Hannah has been a solicitor…
When voluntary negotiations fail, here is how to exercise your legal right to extend If you are a leaseholder tired of watching the value of your property decline as the years tick away on your lease, you will know how frustrating it can be when informal negotiations with your freeholder…
Most people understand the importance of making a Will, even if they have not set one up yet. It gives peace of mind that your wishes will be followed after your death and that your loved ones will know what to do. What is less well understood is what happens…
So, you have decided you want to extend the lease on your flat. One option is a voluntary lease extension. In a previous blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from our property team, explained why the length of time left on a leasehold flat matters. In this blog, she looks at…
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) can be one of the most confusing costs for people buying property, as there are many rules and exemptions to take into consideration when calculating the amount of tax payable. In this blog, Lauren Greenop, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, sets out the…
If you are buying a property with someone else, whether it’s a spouse, friend or business partner, it is important to understand how your ownership is set up from the outset. In this blog, Tasnim Tirech, Trainee Solicitor from our residential property team, explains the difference between owning a property…
Estate planning is no longer reserved for high-net-worth individuals. It is now necessary for all families to support the next generation during their lifetime, as well as plan for what happens after death. In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor in our private client team, explains why lifetime giving, clear…
Cohabitation Rights in the UK for Unmarried Couples More couples in the UK are choosing to live together without getting married or entering a civil partnership. According to the Office for National Statistics, the number of cohabiting couples has more than doubled since 1996, rising from 1.5 million to around…
So, you own a wonderful leasehold flat in England & Wales, and you’re very happy. But do you understand why the length of time left on your Lease matters, the disadvantages that come with it and what can be done about it? In this blog, Sophie Masters, a Paralegal from…
In this blog, Daniel Brown, Trainee Solicitor from our Private Client team, discusses why having a Will is not enough and the importance of putting a Lasting Power of Attorney in place. What Is a Lasting Power of Attorney? Delaying the creation of a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is…
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