With nine stories of high-end luxury apartments, a brushed aluminium exterior and the town’s first rooftop garden, the £15 million pound development on Mersey Street is the first of its kind for Warrington and we’re delighted to be involved in the project. The apartment block is a statement of intent…
Read moreHow to support your claims when settling cohabitation disputes
How to support your claims when settling cohabitation disputes When a cohabitation relationship breaks down, disputes can arise and ownership of property or assets becomes a problem. However, proving your interest in a property isn’t always difficult but certainly can be. Contrary to popular belief, cohabiting couples are not entitled…
Read moreSelling a property – When can property contract disputes arise?
This is the second of two articles related to property contract disputes. Whilst the first article concentrated on dealing with common contract issues experienced by a property buyer, this article will focus on dealing with problems experienced by property sellers. Read on to discover some of the situations where…
Read moreBuying a Property – When can property contract disputes arise?
Contract disputes can be difficult to resolve, especially where property is concerned. Contracts are exchanged during a property purchase to protect both the buyer and the seller. The Standard Conditions of Sale (Fifth Edition) are used during residential property transactions and can be referred to during any disputes that arise,…
Read moreProperty Disputes – A guide to preparing your property dispute claim
Property disputes can be complicated and time-consuming, and they are particularly difficult because you often have to continue to live next to the other side. No matter whether your property dispute centres around a disagreement over property boundaries, upkeep of shared areas or blockage of your right of way, getting…
Read moreWhat you need to know about buying an empty property
If you’re a landlord, empty properties may provide an interesting investment option. Although empty houses are often in need of repair and refurbishment, they are usually obtainable for below the market price. Despite this, there are a number of things you need to be aware of when buying, selling and…
Read moreAbacus assists in obtaining planning permission for new Salford apartment development
After several months of deliberations and with the assistance of our Manchester property team, planning permission has finally been granted for 57 new apartments to be built on Lower Broughton Road in Salford. The site of the new apartment complex was formerly home to the public house and hotel…
Read moreWhat paperwork is involved in selling a house?
In order to make the process of selling your home as smooth as possible, you’ll need all of the relevant paperwork to hand, but what are the documents required to sell a house? If you’re unsure of what you’ll need to sell your property, look no further. In this…
Read more5 things for landlords to be aware of in 2018
2018 has arrived and, with it, comes a number of changes to buy to let regulations that landlords must be aware of. From tax changes to discrimination rules, we’ve put together a list of the 5 most important buy to let changes, explained for residential landlords. Read on to find…
Read moreEvicting a tenant: What should you do when they refuse to leave?
Evicting a tenant can be a difficult process in itself, however, if your tenant refuses to leave, this can escalate the situation even further. Whilst it’s important to be aware of your tenants’ rights, you do not need to handle legal matters by yourself. Whether you need to compose an…
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