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With UK weather becoming more extreme, homeowners are having to deal with an increase in damage caused by trees and fences being blown down. We take a look at who is responsible and how to deal with a storm damage insurance claim. The UK has seen an...
As people increasingly look at ways to reduce their carbon footprint, we examine some of the best ideas for making your home more eco-friendly. The average UK home takes a shocking 50 tonnes of CO2 to build, with an additional 27 tonnes every year to heat...
The time taken to sell a house in 2019 was more than twice as long as in 2021. In 2019, it took an average of 69 days for an acceptable offer to be made, whereas in 2021 the time was down to just 27 days. Online searches for ‘houses for sale’...
Problems often arise with new build properties and it is standard practice to compile a list of snagging items that need dealing with when you move into your new home. But what happens when the problems are more serious? It is expected that there will a...
The Prime Minister has announced that as from 2022, all new build homes in England will have to have electric vehicle (EV) charging points. The new law means that up to 145,000 new charging points will be created each year. The legislation will also apply...
Many properties have restrictive covenants included in their title. These restrict what can be done at the property. If a restrictive covenant is breached, then it is open to the person with the benefit of the covenant to bring enforcement action.
If a landlord wants to grant and a tenant wishes to take a lease of a commercial property, then ideally the parties should set out the main terms of what they foresee will form part of the lease. Effectively the HoTs is the skeleton of what the contractual...
Not so long ago, BakerLaw had the pleasant surprise of being asked to confirm whether the property our client was selling was indeed haunted and if so, what plans were in place to deal with said haunting. To make matters even more strange, the buyers...
On the 1 June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (‘the Act’) came into force which heralded big changes for landlords and tenants in respect of payments that landlords (or letting agents) can charge to tenants and the treatment of a tenant’s...
This is the last in a series of three articles encouraging businesses to ensure that their property paperwork is in order. This week we consider additional ways to protect your business from unforeseen circumstances and how to enhance your...
My last article was the first in a series of three encouraging businesses to ensure that their property paperwork is in order, to try and future proof against all eventualities, especially given the uncertainty around the exact terms and...
We asked Kevin to reflect on his first three months at BakerLaw. Here’s what he had to say: How have you found your first three months? I have really enjoyed my first three months working at BakerLaw, in fact, I can’t quite believe three...
The UK currently has 18 species of bat making their homes within its borders. Surprisingly however, a lot of people are unaware that all bats and their roosts are legally protected, by both domestic and international legislation. ...
Most landlords expect some form of security from tenants who are new companies, either in the form of a personal guarantee from one or more of the directors, or by the tenant providing a rent deposit (for the landlord to use in the event of non-payment of...
If you have decided that now is the time to sell or buy a property, you may find yourself feeling a little overwhelmed. Well, here is a little guide to help you start the process, as stress free as possible. Estate Agents Estate agents help...
With the Brexit deadline of 29 March 2019 fast approaching, the whole of the UK is still looking for answers and certainty. One question we are being asked - how stable is the property market? Recent media coverage seems to follow a similar theme stating...
On 20 March 2019 the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 (“the Act”) came into force, which will affect all leases created after this date. The Act amends the current fitness for human habitation requirement found in the...
On 1 March 2019 the deadline for filing Stamp Duty Land Tax returns and paying SDLT will be reduced from 30 days to 14 days following completion. Buyers and tenants will therefore need to ensure that they are able to meet this tighter deadline to avoid...
Attention all landlords! How to make your Commercial Property work for you in 2019: an ABC For landlords, the greatest priority in the short term is likely to be maximising returns. However, with Brexit looming and the risk of uncertain markets, it is worth...
If a tenant is in breach of a commercial Lease and you no longer wish for the Lease to continue, one option that you have as a Landlord is to forfeit the Lease. This article provides you with an overview of how a Landlord can forfeit a commercial Lease....
Now that the festive delights of Christmas are over, January 2019 heralds the start of an uncertain new year for Britain, with only a couple of months to go until Brexit. As it is currently unclear what the economic climate will look like moving...
Anyone can apply to register land as a town and village green under the Commons Act 2006, where a significant number of the inhabitants of any locality, or of any neighbourhood within a locality, have indulged as of right in lawful sports and pastimes on the...
Most people have at least one mobile telephone these days and understand the frustration caused by a bad or intermittent signal. To provide a signal, however, operators need enough sites for masts and equipment. With the bad publicity...
The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations) come into effect on the 1 April 2018. It will be unlawful for a landlord of residential property to grant a new tenancy of property with an Energy Performance...
As of Today, 22 November 2017, stamp duty land tax has been abolished for first-time purchases of property up to the value of £300,000. If you are a first time buyer and the property you are purchasing is up to the value £500,000, you will be...
Last month BakerLaw LLP were accredited by the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). Buying and selling a home is likely to be the largest transaction that most people will undertake. It is commonly dubbed one of life’s most stressful...
We are delighted to announce that BakerLaw has once again been awarded The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme ( CQS ) accreditation. CQS accreditation provides a recognised quality standard for residential conveyancing...
From 1 April, 2016 anyone purchasing another property will have to pay an extra 3% Stamp Duty if this is a ‘second home’. This relates to anyone who is buying additional residential properties, for example buy-to-let or holiday homes within...
With immediate effect 98% of home-buyers will save thousands of pounds following Goerge Osborne’s autumn statement announced on the 3rd December 2014. What is Stamp Duty Land Tax? (SDLT) This is a tax payable when you purchase a new home. The...
What is it? The Green Deal came into force in October 2012, and applies to both Residential and Commercial Property. It allows the homeowner to make energy saving improvements to their home without having to pay up front, such as: Heating Ventilation ...
BakerLaw are pleased to announce that we have secured the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation mark of excellence for the home buying and selling process. BakerLaw underwent a vigorous assessment procedure by the Law Society to...
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