With interest rates on deposits staying flat, now is a better time than ever to consider investing in residential buy-to-let property. ““There are blindingly good returns on the right buy-to-let investment, with the Funding for Lending Scheme giving the possibility of an immediate and enticing profit gap between borrowing costs…

The Chancellor could offer more help to borrowers with small deposits, says the Sunday Times Teresa Hunter. House builders are expecting the Chancellor to announce a boost to mortgage support schemes in the impending Budget this week. An extension to the flagship ‘New Buy Scheme’ is likely to be announced…

The sellers of one of London’s most prestigious homes have slashed a whopping £35 million off the asking price in a bid to attract a buyer. The 14-bedroom Heath Hall was originally put on the market for £100 million back in 2011, making it the most expensive home for sale…

Important Changes to Litigation Funding Regime with effect from 1 April 2013 – Sign up as soon as possible to avoid monies being deducted from your damages. From 1 April 2013, new legislation will change the way in which solicitors can offer "no win no fee" agreements, which may mean…

Abacus Solicitors receive CQS Accreditation under the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme… The Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing practices. Membership achievement establishes a level of credibility for member firms with stakeholders (regulators, lenders, insurers and consumers) based upon: the integrity of the Senior…

Unmarried couples have no legal rights if they separate, so without an agreement, one of them could be left with nothing. Jill Papworth, The Guardian, March 9 2013 A sharp increase in the number of cohabiting couples over the past 15 years or so has led to a rise in complex…

HMRC launched a campaign on 5 March targeting those who have sold second homes and not paid Capital Gains Tax (CGT) which was due. “The Property Sales campaign is an opportunity for you to bring your tax up to date if you have sold a residential property, in the UK…

Court decision acts as a warning to Buyers who may need to rescind a contract... In Cadogan Petroleum Holdings Ltd v Global Process Systems LLC [2013] EWHC 214 (Comm) the court was asked to decide whether the seller of two gas plants was entitled to keep instalments paid by the…

The BBC news team have reported today that stricter rules for high-cost, short-term lenders are expected to be announced by the government... After a year-long investigation by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), it is thought lenders will face advertising curbs and be under closer supervision. The government wants to…

…in connection with their latest designer ladieswear outlet at Chiswick Common Road, West London. Laundry Boutique, already firmly established on high streets in Manchester,Warrington, Altrincham and Chester, is now set to launch its unique brand within this thriving, upmarket area of London. The outlet, with its trademark Laundry glass-frontage and…