SDLT Increase April 2011 In April 2011, SDLT (Stamp Duty Land Tax) charged on residential properties sold for over £1M will increase from 4% to 5%.But what if a sale contract has already exchanged before that date, can the lower rate of 4% still be claimed?5% will apply only apply to transactions by reference to their "effective date" not the date the contract is exchanged. The "effective date" is usually the date of legal...more
The Top 15 Ways to Ensure You Secure the Right Conveyancer? Does a family member or friend recommend any particular conveyancing firm? Does the local Estate Agent? Irrespective, then ask yourself:1. Do you want an actual solicitor Firm, whose address and reputation can be established, or are you tempted by a cheap headline internet price where you may leave your move to chance, and find it hard to obtain redress if things go...more
The Aftermath of HIPs - Solution Based Conveyancers Remain a Must A Home Information Pack was essentially a way to impose an Auction Pack on every house being sold. Comprising upfront information with conveyancing searches - everything a Buyer is given when buying an auction property. A good idea. However, even the Government did not anticipate the property crash, with properties remaining unsold and HIP searches becoming out of date. And with that, HIPs became unpopular as money was seen as wasted.So with effect from 21 May 2010, HIPs for properties not yet on the market were suspended. Only properties already on the market remain liable to have one. (That said, all properties still need EPCs and Estate Agents must put the EPC graph on their particulars.) Good news? Not altogether. Conveyancing law firms now have to be on the ball to avoid delay in the chain.How so?Sellers - if they used their eventual conveyancing solicitor for the HIP, that solicitor would know all about the Seller's deeds very early on in the transaction, and could suggest to their clients where Buyers may have issues, and early attention could be spent to solve them. Time saving later on. Now...more
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Folding Pocket Knives Many men purchase various folding pocket knives throughout their lifetime. You can really cut down on the number of them you need to purchase if you know how to get one that will last several years. When it comes to buying a pocket knife, there are a few considerations to make. They can help you make the right decision on which knife to choose, as well as save you money from having to buy new knives too often.High QualityIt is important that you only browse for pocket knives that are manufactured from a reputable brand name. You may have to pay more money, but it will be worth it in the long run. Generic names usually do not offer as much quality as brands that have been around for several years. Make sure the blade of the knife is made of a high grade of steel. This ensure that it will be easy to sharpen and can maintain an edge. A pocket knife quickly becomes used on a daily basis for most people, so it needs to be one that will last through many uses.Ability to LockLocking knives are usually what most people are after when investing in a pocket knife. You do not want to risk the knife closing unexpectedly on your hand while in use. This...more
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NHBC Cover - The Lack of Awareness To minimise any risk of negligence, it is critical that solicitors familiarise themselves with the operation of NHBC Buildmark cover warns Tim Higham.Conveyancing practitioners expect to see a...more
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The IPO (Incentive Plan Opportunity) for IPOs Last year saw positive economic growth in a number of areas, one of which was U.S. IPO activity. According to investment bank Renaissance Capital, there were 154 IPOs completed last year,...more
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