The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act, which received Royal Assent in May 2024, aims to improve the rights and protections of leaseholders in the UK. Aims of the Act Ban the grant of long residential leases of houses unless permitted. …
Abolition of Multiple Dwellings Relief
What is Multiple Dwellings Relief? Multiple dwellings relief (MDR) was a tax relief introduced by HMRC. This relief reduced the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that was paid on the purchase of a property. It is applied when …
Marylebone Property Deal Sheet
Marylebone Property Bond Adams Deal Sheet 2 Bedroom Apartment Aybrook Street Marylebone Central London – £5,000,000 Bond Adams secures the purchase for its investor client in the exclusive Marylebone district of London in 21 days. Our legal teams worked around …
What is Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution?
Business to business litigation can be complicated, particularly where firms have not delivered on an agreement. Our commercial solicitors might be able to help in this situation. If you’re looking for legal advice relating to business litigation and dispute resolution …
Property law – Gifting a deposit to your children to buy a house – what steps need to be put in place?
Can you buy a house with Bitcoin? Will mortgage lenders allow your deposit to come from cryptocurrency? We look at this ever growing subject.
If you are living together but not married, should you have an agreement or is that just not acceptable?
Bond Adams solicitors explore the law and why many couples do have agreements in place.
Key changes in the proposed Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill, which was introduced to the House of Commons in November 2023, and is currently being reviewed, proposes sweeping changes to legislation on leaseholds. Below are some of the key changes that the Leasehold and …
Understanding the Renters Reform Bill
The Renters Reform Bill was introduced in May 2023, it is set to transform the rental market, offering more stability and security for both tenants and landlords. This Bill arose due to the infamous Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions allowing landlords …
Post-Completion Registration Process
Once the property matter has completed, post-completion begins, where submissions such as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Registration applications are performed. This article will summarise what Land registration is, and the benefits of registering your title. The solicitor …
Islamic Finance
What is Islamic finance? Islamic finance or Islamic banking is finance or banking which comply with Shari’ah Law. Shari’ah law prohibits charging interest, which means that interest cannot be charged, nor can it be paid on savings. This is because …